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Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
A shot to the body from Loris misses
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Loris.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Loris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade walks into a jab.
Loris walks into a jab.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Loris is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loris misses with a body shot
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Loris is rocked!
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Loris is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Loris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loris seems to have recovered his senses.
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a huge left! Loris is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Andrade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Loris from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Andrade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#946 Joosep v Song     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Graham Mantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Mantle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mantle tries to counter with a clinch but De Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Mantle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away. #T1#
Mantle tries for a takedown but De Andrade circles away easily
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Mantle.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
Mantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Mantle throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with a body shot
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
Mantle takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mantle throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
De Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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!
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Mantle scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at De Andrade as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mantle!
Mantle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Mantle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Andrade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mantle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Andrade to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade works over Mantle's head and body with a nice combination.
Mantle falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Mantle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham Mantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle scores with a body shot. #T1#
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mantle tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Mantle. That snapped De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade. #T2#
Mantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Mantle cracks De Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Mantle missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade takes one on the button.#T3#
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantle blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
A shot to the body from De Andrade misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mantle prevents De Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Mantle keeps control of De Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Andrade gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mantle prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
Mantle is trying to stall. #TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Mantle manages to pass to half guard.
Mantle stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Mantle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Mantle avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
A cross from Mantle lands.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle misses with a double jab
and De Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
De Andrade looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mantle doesn't seem bothered though.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
De Andrade sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Andrade digs a good hook to Mantle's body.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle wants to counter the offense by De Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mantle moves out of range easily.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Andrade as Mantle tries to tie him up.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Mantle tightens his grip and picks De Andrade up, before dumping him to the ground. De Andrade manages to land in guard. #ES#
De Andrade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mantle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
De Andrade tries to circle away but Mantle has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle throws a shot 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!
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Mantle with a jab.

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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
Well Mantle 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!

A relieved looking Graham Mantle 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: GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade slips a jab from Gozen.
De Andrade lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab lands there for Gozen.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Gozen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends De Andrade's belly button to the back.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen motions for De Andrade to come forward. Gozen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.
Gozen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.#T1#
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozen misses with a hook to the body
and De Andrade counters with a nice body shot.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Gozen misses with an uppercut
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozen cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
Gozen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Gozen misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen tries to land a leg kick but De Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Gozen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
Gozen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Gozen lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gozen jabs at De Andrade's body.
Gozen thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Gozen.
De Andrade throws a counter high kick but Gozen was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gozen. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Gozen lands with a right hand.
Gozen scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade tries to land a body kick
and Gozen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gozen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gozen. That snapped De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Gozen is predictable there
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gozen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gozen misses with a hook.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gozen lands an overhand right.
Gozen stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gozen scores with a spinning back kick!
Gozen moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gozen jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gozen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gozen blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
A nice leg kick from Gozen, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade blocks a leg kick.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
Gozen misses with a combination
and De Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Gozen lands with a nice body punch.
Gozen misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Gozen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gozen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Gozen.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Gozen looks to move away, De Andrade throws a big counter combo but Gozen just gets out of the way.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Gozen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gozen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
Gozen throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Andrade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gozen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gozen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gozen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gozen misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Gozen lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Gozen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Gozen misses with a hook
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand. #T3#
Gozen looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade throws a counter high kick but Gozen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen misses with a hook.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gozen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Gozen with a nice cross.
Gozen misses with a two punch combination.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Gozen finds it's target.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Gozen looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Gozen.
A combination from Gozen does no damage.
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Gozen misses.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoe Gozen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gozen connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Gozen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gozen misses with a body punch
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gozen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Andrade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gozen throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Gozen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Gozen is rocked!
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Gozen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Gozen misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
De Andrade lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gozen.
Gozen throws a wild body kick that De Andrade sees coming a mile off.
De Andrade throws a quick counter head kick but Gozen was just out of range.
Good leg kick by Gozen.
Gozen with a nice calf kick.
Gozen lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Gozen misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozen pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range and Gozen settles back down.
It appears De Andrade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gozen 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.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
De Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gozen. #T3#
Gozen misses with an uppercut
and Gozen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gozen. Gozen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gozen connects with a body shot.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade throws a quick counter head kick but Gozen was just out of range.
Gozen throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Gozen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Gozen finds it's target.
Gozen throws out a leg kick but De Andrade moves out of range and Gozen only half commits.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.#T4#
De Andrade blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Andrade misses its target.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen with a jab.
Gozen misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Good exchange - Gozen coming out on top.
Gozen lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gozen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Gozen misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomoe Gozen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gozen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!

Tomoe Gozen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and De Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
De Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch. #BC2#
De Andrade breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Andrade counters with a body kick.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
De Andrade tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.#T3#
De Andrade scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a big head kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
De Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Andrade moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Andrade checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit jabs at De Andrade's body.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased. #T1#
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
De Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
De Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
As Sitsongrit backs off De Andrade throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a head kick.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes De Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit works on De Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
De Andrade tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
De Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! De Andrade takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. De Andrade shakes it off.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sitsongrit jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Andrade! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Andrade slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
De Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and De Andrade settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
As Sitsongrit backs off De Andrade throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Andrade takes a step back to recover.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing. #T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Marcelo Costa De Andrade in that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
De Andrade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
De Andrade moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Andrade! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. De Andrade should have avoided that one.
De Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit jabs at De Andrade's body.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Andrade misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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: GAMMA#939 Spratt v Bagwis     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but De Andrade gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
De Andrade is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but De Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz slips under a jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.#T1#
De Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
Diaz thows a huge punch but De Andrade dodges it nicely.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Andrade defending well though.
De Andrade tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
De Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Andrade defending well though.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Andrade pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to De Andrade's temple.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
De Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Diaz with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Andrade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Andrade's waist but De Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#T4#
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz grinds an elbow into De Andrade's temple.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade is being controlled here.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Andrade slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A good leg kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Diaz.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but De Andrade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Andrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
De Andrade tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
De Andrade taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
De Andrade pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Andrade is avoiding damage well.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
De Andrade is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is putting a hurting on De Andrade here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Andrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade avoids it well.#ES#
De Andrade bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
De Andrade misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as De Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
De Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.

De Andrade has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from De Andrade.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Andrade swivels and escapes.
De Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from De Andrade.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Andrade leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards De Andrade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Diaz to the canvas! De Andrade follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

 

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and De Andrade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from De Andrade.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and De Andrade counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Quin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from De Andrade.
Quin tries to break the clinch but De Andrade is controlling the position.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
Quin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards. #BC2#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade. #T1#
A left lands for De Andrade.#KD2#
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Quin tumbling to the mat! De Andrade takes a step backwards and waves Quin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Quin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Quin has been cut.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Quin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade jabs Quin right on the nose. Quin blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quin right on the button. Quin goes down! De Andrade follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De Andrade gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but De Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Andrade throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
De Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
De Andrade 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown#CL#
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from De Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Diaz is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but De Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a hook.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him. #T2#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
De Andrade pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
An inside leg kick lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a jab.#TD2#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz stops De Andrade from standing up. #T3##ES#
De Andrade has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
De Andrade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense. #T4#
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
De Andrade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from De Andrade misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Andrade but De Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Andrade defends it nicely.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.#T1#
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from De Andrade. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.
De Andrade throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! De Andrade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.

 

Event: GAMMA#930 Raffington v Papa     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
King scores with a hook.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to pull guard but De Andrade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
King jumps guard and drags De Andrade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Andrade uses it to pass to side control.
King struggling a bit here.
De Andrade has control of an arm but King manages to advance to De Andrade's back!#T1#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but King has full control of the position and if anything, De Andrade has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
King looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
De Andrade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2#
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
King tries to keep control of the position but De Andrade is staying busy.
De Andrade 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but De Andrade is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
King looking for the RNC.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Andrade staying busy and making it hard for King to control. #T3#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
King has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. #ES#
De Andrade is trying to shake King off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! King won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
De Andrade misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but De Andrade shrugs it off.
King misses with a body shot
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up.#TD2#
De Andrade tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but De Andrade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is pressing down on De Andrade's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Andrade is holding on for now.
King stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade won't allow King to pass to mount.
De Andrade tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
King is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but King is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
King clinches with his opponent. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade. #TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Andrade sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Twea King has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
De Andrade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. King keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
De Andrade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Andrade wanted to stand there but King had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Andrade has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and De Andrade manages to pass to side control!
De Andrade working away.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Andrade wants to stand up but King is controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade connects with a high kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from De Andrade.
King tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
King wants to clinch up but De Andrade keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged De Andrade in a clinch. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King fails to land the takedown.
King takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes De Andrade back into the cage.
King working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
King jumps guard but De Andrade stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twea King.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.#BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
That's time! De Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
King throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range. #TD2#
King shoots in and bounces De Andrade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Andrade wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
King works over De Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
De Andrade is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
King blocking some punches.
A short left from De Andrade.
King tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with the head strike. #TD2#
King pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but De Andrade defends it easily.
De Andrade trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.#T2##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but De Andrade defends easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.#SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away. #T4#
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.
De Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King wants to counter the offense by De Andrade and move into the clinch position.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes De Andrade back into the cage.
De Andrade lands a left hand.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
King blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
De Andrade tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.

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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
I think De Andrade 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

A victorious Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Dixon swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
A short right from De Andrade.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Dixon and move into the clinch.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! De Andrade has knocked Dixon down with a huge combo! De Andrade steps away and waves a wobbly Dixon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Dixon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darren Dixon has been cut.
Dixon avoids the head kick by De Andrade. #TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Andrade's guard.#T1#
Dixon stops De Andrade from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
De Andrade pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##TD2#
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!
De Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but De Andrade is defending it well. #SUB2#
Dixon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Well, with Dixon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Andrade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
De Andrade defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Dixon biding his time, controlling De Andrade.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
De Andrade is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
What can De Andrade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Dixon wants to control but De Andrade is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dixon looking for the RNC.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Dixon misses.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
De Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with De Andrade's head.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
De Andrade misses with a double jab.
Dixon with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Dixon lands with a cross. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
Dixon trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
Dixon won't allow De Andrade to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but De Andrade defends it.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.
Nice body punch from Dixon. #TD2#
Dixon looking to score a takedown here. De Andrade is defending well but Dixon drives through and ends up in De Andrade's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Andrade is not content to let Dixon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Dixon scores with a nice right hand.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dixon.
Darren Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon shoots and misses #CL#
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon is looking for a takedown.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Dixon lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Andrade, who protects the arm well.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
De Andrade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.#T2#
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch 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!
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Dixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Andrade under the eye.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab. #TD2#
Dixon scores with a takedown into De Andrade's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon stops De Andrade from standing up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dixon with a jab.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dixon.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Andrade defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon slips a straight right by De Andrade.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon dives in and grabs De Andrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Andrade pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
De Andrade staying out of range there.#T1#
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon misses the jab.
De Andrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dixon manages to circle out of the way.
Dixon clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Dixon misses.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
De Andrade scores with a nice strike.
Dixon swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
As Dixon tries to get set, De Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Dixon manages to avoid the attempt.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.#T2#
De Andrade takes one on the button.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Andrade tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Dixon shoots in but De Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.#CL#
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
De Andrade lands a right hand. #TD2#
Dixon has De Andrade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dixon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Andrade tumbling to the mat - Dixon dives into De Andrade's guard.

De Andrade scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dixon wants to take the fight to the mat but De Andrade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Andrade tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
De Andrade is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
De Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
De Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.#CL#
De Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixon prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Dixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Andrade or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#TD2#
Dixon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dixon trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Dixon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Dixon tries for a kimura but De Andrade is defending well.
De Andrade being controlled for a moment.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
De Andrade prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Dixon.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
De Andrade takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!#T3#
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Andrade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Andrade.#SUB2#
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dixon is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Andrade throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Andrade misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Darren Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but De Andrade is defending well.
Dixon wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!

Darren Dixon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and De Andrade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Andrade's elbow.
Storm scores with a knee to the head.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of De Andrade's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
De Andrade pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade 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.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Andrade.
A right hand to the body from Storm. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm tries to clinch but De Andrade is having none of it.
Storm lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm swinging wildly here.
De Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Storm thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
Storm 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.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
A good leg kick by Storm. #T3#
Jab from Storm.
Storm thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
De Andrade lands with a nice combination. Storm backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
De Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Storm.
Storm tries to work over De Andrade's front leg with a kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade takes one on the button.
Storm throws a good cross that connects.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm 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.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Jab by De Andrade.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a low kick.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.#T1#
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Storm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm working aggressively here.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm working aggressively here.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #T2#
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
De Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Andrade avoids a wild elbow strike from Storm.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
Storm tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from De Andrade.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Andrade's elbow.
Nice body punch from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body shot.
Storm is breathing heavily.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Andrade is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade checks the leg kick.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
De Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade motions for Storm to come forward. De Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps De Andrade's head back.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.#T1#
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
De Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
A good leg kick by Storm.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Andrade throws a hook but Storm blocks it.#T3#
Storm misses with a looping right.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
Storm is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Storm feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Storm throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
Storm cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm cracks De Andrade with a good jab.
Storm throws a leg kick #CL#
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Storm cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
De Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but De Andrade keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!

A victorious Lincoln Storm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
De Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like James Quin has been cut.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Quin avoids nicely.
Quin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quin swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Quin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Andrade checks it well.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
De Andrade lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade. #KD#
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Quin tumbling to the mat! De Andrade takes a step backwards and waves Quin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Quin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Quin ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a leg kick
and Quin counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade throws a nice head kick!
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quin's knee momentarily.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Quin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
De Andrade scores with the left hand. Quin knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Quin throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Andrade slips a jab from Quin.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Andrade.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin moves away from the strike by De Andrade. #T3#
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Andrade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quin counters with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with an outside leg kick.
Quin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Quin working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Quin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Quin misses with some punches.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quin blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
A big right from Quin misses.
James Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Quin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quin.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Andrade tries to clinch up.#T1#
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Quin swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and De Andrade counters with a crisp one two that drops Quin! De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Quin to his feet! Quin is in big trouble!
Quin is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Quin avoids nicely.
Quin seems to have recovered his senses.
Quin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade sizes up Quin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Quin misses.
De Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Quin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from De Andrade misses. #T3#
A lazy left from Quin finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quin 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 De Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Quin throws a big counter head kick but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Quin manages to avoid it.#T4#
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Quin should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Quin.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Quin.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Quin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
Quin throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quin misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quin misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
De Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin misses with a body shot
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
James Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade lands an overhand right.
De Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Andrade throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin thuds his right hand into De Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Quin misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Quin throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
Quin connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quin takes a step back to recover. #T4#
De Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
De Andrade misses with a low kick as Quin jumps back.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Quin tries to keep at a distance but De Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Andrade 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from De Andrade.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Andrade duly obliges.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Sitsongrit thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Andrade will feel that in the morning.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #T2#
De Andrade misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
De Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into De Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Andrade's gas tank.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
De Andrade working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit presses De Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on De Andrade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with De Andrade.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but De Andrade slips to the side
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Andrade.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action. #T3#
De Andrade tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit keeps control of De Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Andrade tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit'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.#R3#
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
De Andrade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Andrade.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
De Andrade tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to De Andrade's body. #T2#
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. De Andrade should have avoided that one.
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!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
De Andrade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Andrade misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sitsongrit gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! De Andrade is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by King.
De Andrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
De Andrade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from King misses.
De Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and King counters with a beautiful punch that sends De Andrade to the canvas! #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to pass the guard but De Andrade is keeping the position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King looks for a takedown but De Andrade sprawls well.
King 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.
De Andrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Andrade wants it to stay on the feet.
De Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from King.#T2##CL2#
De Andrade rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
King successfully pulls guard.
De Andrade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
De Andrade stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
King misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
King lands a head shot.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
King throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with De Andrade, looking for a takedown. King pushes De Andrade against the cage but De Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twea King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King looks to land a combination but De Andrade avoids it well.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.#T4#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the body from King misses
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces De Andrade off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King sets himself, and De Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
King scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by King.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Andrade counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from King.
King misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Twea King is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts. #T2#
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King scores with a body shot. #T3#
King throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
King throwing a counter right hand but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
King throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
King misses with a right hand
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
King throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A head kick by King misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
King throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade lands a high kick!
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King misses with a left hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#King is rocked!
De Andrade cracks King's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! King slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before De Andrade can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Dee finds it's target.
Dee slips under a jab from De Andrade.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee connects with a right hand. De Andrade shakes it off.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Dee.#CL#
De Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
De Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Dee and move into the clinch.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.#T1#
Dee throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Dee misses with a body punch.
De Andrade 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.
Dee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Andrade is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
Dee throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dee.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dee.
Dee throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Dee.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Dee throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dee.
De Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dee's head.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Andrade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dee misses with a left hand
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
Dee misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Andrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dee manages to circle out of the way.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee misses with a looping right.
De Andrade cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Dee swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Dee's head back. #T4#
A jab from Dee finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dee throws a leg kick #KD#
and De Andrade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dee! De Andrade lets Dee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dee is rocked!
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
Dee throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of De Andrade's head.
A hook to the body from De Andrade.
Dee lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
A short right from De Andrade.
Dee misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
Dee looks winded!
De Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dee backwards. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and De Andrade counters by clinching up.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Dee's ribcage. Dee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Andrade lands a body shot.
De Andrade throws a big uppercut that drops Dee! More strikes from De Andrade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dee lies dazed against the cage as De Andrade celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
De Andrade drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
De Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside.
De Andrade works on San Pedro's body with a couple of short punches.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade. #T1#
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Nice cross by San Pedro.#T2#
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro tries a low kick but De Andrade avoids it.
De Andrade cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade misses with a hook
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
San Pedro misses with a leg kick.
De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
De Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade throws a head kick but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro works the jab nicely.#T4#
San Pedro thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
San Pedro walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
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#
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
De Andrade pushes San Pedro away with a front kick.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL#
San Pedro takes the fight into the clinch.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Pedro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a body punch.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Andrade. #T2#
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
De Andrade breaks the clinch.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade lands a jab-cross combination.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
San Pedro scores with a jab.
San Pedro catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but De Andrade moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
San Pedro misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a left hand
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
It looks like San Pedro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
De Andrade throws a counter combo.
San Pedro lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target. #T1#
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for San Pedro.
De Andrade blocks a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by San Pedro and move into the clinch position.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
San Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
De Andrade jabs at San Pedro's body.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by San Pedro.#T4#
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. De Andrade shrugs it off though.
San Pedro stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Andrade.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
San Pedro punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro clearly takes 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.#R4#
San Pedro connects with a leg kick.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San Pedro slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well. #T1#
De Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
San Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries to counter with a clinch but San Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing. #T3#
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
San Pedro lands a jab to the nose.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
De Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
De Andrade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andrade.#T4#
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro had his way with Marcelo Costa De Andrade in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A head kick by San Pedro misses
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Andrade throws a body kick that misses
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.#T1#
De Andrade slips under a jab.
San Pedro with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
De Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Andrade thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Pedro misses with a right hand
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
San Pedro 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.
De Andrade connects with a body shot.#CL2#
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land. #T4#
San Pedro lands a body shot.
De Andrade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
San Pedro tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land. #BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!

Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro 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: GAMMA#901 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
Kid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Andrade defends well and Kid ends up having to push De Andrade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Kid moves into the clinch.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Kid misses with the head strike.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Kid.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
De Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid misses with a body shot.
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!
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade slips a jab from Kid.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Kid blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kid will feel that in the morning.
De Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid blocking some punches.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kid.
Kid scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from De Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Kid jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Kid misses with an uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kid stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Kid coming out on top.#CL2#
Kid moves into the clinch successfully.
Kid lands an uppercut.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
Kid working aggressively here. #T4#
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
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!
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Andrade gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Andrade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kid can turn it around.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Andrade is defending well.
Kid is working De Andrade over against the cage.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
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#
Kid wants to clinch.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
De Andrade tries to sprawl but Kid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kid wants to take a breather but De Andrade is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Andrade is in trouble now - Kid has advanced to mount!
Kid looking to control but De Andrade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Andrade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Kid with a couple of short strikes.
Kid wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid lands a heavy elbow. #ES#
De Andrade bucks up and throws Kid to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kid lands an overhand right.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Kid misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.#T2#
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from De Andrade.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
De Andrade presses Kid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards. #T3#
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from De Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
De Andrade is leaning against Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Kid prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kid tries to keep at a distance but De Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank. #BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
De Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kid throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Kid slips a straight right by De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kid misses with a looping right.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but De Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Kid and move into the clinch.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but De Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
De Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade works on Kid's body with a couple of short punches.
De Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kid or not.
A short right from De Andrade.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
De Andrade gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.#T1#
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade blocking some punches. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kid misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade lands a high kick!
De Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kid is controlling him.
De Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Kid isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kid trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom. #ES#
De Andrade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kid connects with the punch.
Kid misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.#TD2#
De Andrade gets caught napping as Kid dives in and scores a takedown. De Andrade manages to retain guard.
Kid prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet. #ES#
De Andrade pushes Kid off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Kid has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Andrade is pressed up against the cage. Kid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Andrade down to the mat. De Andrade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow. #T4#
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid misses with a body punch. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kid jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid's corner calls for a 1-2. Kid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kid misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Andrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

Marcelo Costa De Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dee cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade connects with a high kick.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
De Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Dee pushes him off.
Dee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Andrade. #T1#
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Andrade!
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Dee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Dee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
Dee tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dee lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand. #T2#
De Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee slips a jab from De Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dee.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
Dee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.#T3#
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
De Andrade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Andrade throws a hook but Dee blocks it.#CL#
De Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Dee in a clinch. #BC2#
Dee breaks from the clinch.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.#CL#
De Andrade drives through and clinches with Dee against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dee or not. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Dee motions for De Andrade to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
De Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Dee throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
A combination from De Andrade does no damage.
Jab by Dee.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dee lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from De Andrade does no damage.
Dee lands with a cross.
Dee throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee misses with a leg kick.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dee scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee lands with an overhand left.
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Dee looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade. #T1#
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dee finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
A jab from De Andrade finds it's way through Dee's defenses.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Dee throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Dee moves his leg out of the way.
Dee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Dee misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by De Andrade. #T2#
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dee.
Dee connects with a jab.
De Andrade takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dee.
Dee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
De Andrade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Dee throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade cracks Dee with an open hand slap.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.#T3#
Dee connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Dee breaks away and moves out of range.
De Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade dodges the punch combination from Dee.
De Andrade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee scores with a head kick. De Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dee.
Dee lands with a kick to the temple. De Andrade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dee.#T4#
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Dee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
De Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Dee's knee but Dee avoids it well.
Dee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Dee.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Dee gets tackled into the cage by De Andrade. De Andrade maintains the clinch.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klay Dee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dee dips to his left and cracks De Andrade with an uppercut!
Dee 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Dee.
De Andrade cracks Dee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Dee.
Dee lands a body shot.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
De Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade lunges at Dee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dee's hand.
Dee slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Andrade scores with a head kick. #T1#
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade lands a jab.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Dee with a series of wild strikes but Dee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.
De Andrade misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dee misses the jab.
De Andrade misses with a body kick. #CL#
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Dee lands a shoulder strike.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Dee.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Dee breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dee swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
Dee throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
De Andrade tries to clinch there but Dee circles away. #CL#
De Andrade clinches up against the cage.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade misses with the head strike. #T3#
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Dee.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good body shot from Dee.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade is trying to push Dee away but Dee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Andrade lands an uppercut.
Dee throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee with a hook.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
De Andrade gets a clinch.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Dee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dee 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!

Klay Dee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Storm 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.
De Andrade misses with a body kick.
Storm takes one on the button.
De Andrade tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Storm takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade jabs at Storm's body.
De Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm misses with a straight left.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by Storm.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Jab by De Andrade.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Storm tries a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks it.
Storm tries a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
De Andrade is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch. #CL#
De Andrade pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade cracks Storm with a nice body shot.#T3#
Storm misses with some punches.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks with his arms.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
De Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
Storm tries a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks it.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Andrades head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Andrade, as that shot connected.
De Andrade tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Andrade with a body shot.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Andrade rather than just go for the knockout.
De Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm scores with a push kick.
De Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Andrade digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm with a hook.
De Andrade lands with a nice body punch.
Storm misses with a low kick.
As Storm tries to get set, De Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
Storm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
De Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.#CL#
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm scores with a shot to the side of De Andrade's head.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade blocking some punches. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
De Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm misses with a straight right.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
De Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
Storm takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
De Andrade jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a body kick that misses.
Storm throws a low kick but De Andrade moves out of range easily.
Storm misses with a body punch
and De Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade throws a body kick that misses.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
De Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade. #T4#
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade lands a left hand. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
De Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade blocks a leg kick.
De Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?#T1#
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm slips under a jab from De Andrade.#CL#
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
De Andrade pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm connects with a knee to the head.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storm connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Andrade's face. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm blocking some punches.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from De Andrade on the inside.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but De Andrade avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
De Andrade can't break the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Storm tries a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
De Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.
Storm tries to work over De Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm has De Andrade pressed against the cage, preventing De Andrade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from De Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Storm misses with a knee strike. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andrade's head.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
De Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Storm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms 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!
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm tries to work over De Andrade's front leg with a kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
De Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Andrade 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcelo Costa De Andrade waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but De Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade wants to clinch.
Storm slips a straight right by De Andrade.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm slips a jab from De Andrade.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Andrade.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been informed that Storm 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.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm moves out of range as De Andrade throws a body kick.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Storm thuds a left hand into De Andrade's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
Storm digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
De Andrade lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Andrade with a body shot.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.#T2#
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Storm throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Andrade. De Andrade obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Andrade takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from De Andrade does no damage.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the cage.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses the jab.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm pushes De Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands an uppercut.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but De Andrade avoids the damage to the body.
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Storm gets through De Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm gets through De Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm misses with some punches.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. De Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm works De Andrade's body with a nice hook.
De Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Storm throws a right hand that De Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andrade also avoids with ease.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Andrade rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm misses with a low kick.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
De Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
De Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
De Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on De Andrade's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but De Andrade steps away.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - De Andrade scores with a four punch combination!
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Storm.
De Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Storm. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Crunch! Storm slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Andrade jabs at Storm's body.
Storm misses with a body shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
De Andrade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm slips under a jab.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Storm throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
De Andrade looks to clinch
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
De Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm scores with a knee to the head.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
De Andrade lands a left hand.
Storm blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm trying to land knees to the body.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
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!
Storm dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
A left and a right from De Andrade both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm is looking to clinch.
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
De Andrade slips under a jab.#CL#
De Andrade rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm gets through De Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks with his arms.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm connects with the punch.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab. #T1#
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Storm is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
Storm thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm delivers a nice body kick.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
Storm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade lands a jab-cross combination.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with De Andrade's head.
Storm lands with a right hand.
De Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as De Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Storm lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
Storm misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
De Andrade tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm wants to counter with a clinch but De Andrade pushes him away.
De Andrade checks the leg kick.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
De Andrade swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm works De Andrade's body with a nice hook.
De Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Storm misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade works the jab nicely.
De Andrade throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
De Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
That kick from Storm tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Andrade 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by De Andrade.
De Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Websphere tries to clinch up.
Websphere throws a chopping leg kick but De Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Websphere takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
De Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Websphere, pushing him back against the cage.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Websphere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Websphere looking to throw knees to the head but De Andrade is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Websphere scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade avoiding damage as Websphere throws knees to the body.
Websphere tries to land knees in the clinch but De Andrade avoids the damage 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!
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage. #T1#
Websphere lands an elbow just above De Andrade 's eye.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from De Andrade. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Andrade defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere cracks De Andrade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Websphere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Andrade 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.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Websphere takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Andrade slips a jab from Websphere.
Websphere lands a front kick.
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!
Donk. De Andrade catches Websphere right on the button with a cross.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Websphere tries a quick counter leg kick but De Andrade is wise to it.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Websphere moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andrade. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
De Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade misses with a head kick. #T2#
Websphere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
De Andrade jabs Websphere right on the nose. Websphere blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade thuds a left hand into Websphere's body.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
De Andrade clinches up with Websphere and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Websphere.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Websphere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Websphere lands a body shot.
Websphere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Andrade.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Websphere misses with a body punch.
Websphere connects with a knee to the head.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Websphere.
De Andrade tries to break free but Websphere pushes him back against the cage.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Websphere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere lands with a right to the head.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
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!
A short right from De Andrade.
Websphere lands a nice uppercut.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Andrade's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
Websphere blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
Websphere scores with a hook to the body.
Websphere landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Websphere lands a left hand.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere prevents De Andrade from breaking the clinch.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Websphere can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Websphere lands a hook that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Andrade is working Websphere over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
De Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Websphere circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Websphere fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
De Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Websphere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
Websphere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Websphere with the inside leg kick. #CL#
De Andrade rushes Websphere and presses him up against the cage.
Websphere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Andrade.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade blocks an elbow strike from Websphere.
Websphere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Websphere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Websphere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Websphere.
Websphere scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Websphere gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Websphere prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Websphere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Websphere just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Andrade's brow.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Websphere pushes De Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Websphere's ribcage. Websphere let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere working aggressively here.
A short right from De Andrade on the inside.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
De Andrade lands an uppercut.
Websphere throws an elbow that misses.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
BM Websphere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Andrade tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Websphere. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Websphere throws an elbow but misses.
Websphere tries a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Websphere.
De Andrade is working Websphere over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
De Andrade avoiding damage as Websphere throws knees to the body.
Websphere is breathing heavily.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere misses with some punches.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Websphere can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Websphere blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Websphere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade. #T4#
De Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Websphere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere moves in looking to clinch but De Andrade pushes him off.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Websphere. #CL#
De Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Websphere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
Websphere working aggressively here.
De Andrade takes a shot to the head.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Websphere scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Websphere. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Websphere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Websphere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Websphere punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Websphere drives through and clinches with De Andrade against the cage.
De Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
With the fighters up against the cage, Websphere throws an elbow but misses.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Websphere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere. #BC#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere moves in looking to clinch but De Andrade pushes him off.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
De Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andrade connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Websphere was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Websphere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Websphere follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Websphere has closed the distance and engaged De Andrade in a clinch.
A short right from Websphere on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Websphere.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Nice elbow from Websphere.
De Andrade avoiding damage as Websphere throws knees to the body.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Websphere doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Websphere checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Websphere.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Websphere slips a jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that De Andrade was not able to check.
De Andrade lands a jab.#CL2#
Websphere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Websphere throws an elbow that misses.
Websphere misses with a body punch.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Websphere misses with some punches.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Andrade.
Websphere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Websphere.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
De Andrade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but De Andrade blocks with his arms.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade gets through Websphere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
A right handed body shot lands from Websphere.
Websphere lands a right hand.
Websphere lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands an uppercut.#T4#
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but De Andrade avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage.
De Andrade pushes Websphere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Websphere lands an uppercut.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Websphere scores with a hook to the body.
Websphere misses with an elbow strike.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Websphere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Andrade is defending well for now.
Websphere misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Websphere.
Websphere pushes off an throws an elbow but De Andrade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Andrades head.

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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade.
I think De Andrade 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

Marcelo Costa De Andrade gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#878 Horse v Zola     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
De Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbo finds it's way round the side to connect with De Andrade's head.
De Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Andrade avoids it.
Barbo 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.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that De Andrade sees coming a mile off.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As De Andrade backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
De Andrade scores with a head kick.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Barbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbo moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.#T2#
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbo has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade lands a jab.
De Andrade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade lands with a hook. Barbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Andrade connects with a single shot there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab. #T3#
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbo misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
De Andrade clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
De Andrade clinches up against the cage.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo tries to work over De Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
Barbo working aggressively here.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by De Andrade there.
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.#T1#
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As De Andrade backs away, Barbo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Andrade throws a combination. Barbo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
De Andrade throws a one two combo.
Barbo slips a jab from De Andrade.
A low kick lands for De Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Andrade just manages to avoid it.
De Andrade looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo blocks a jab.
De Andrade checks a leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Andrade stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a head kick that Barbo semi-blocks.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
Barbo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade misses the body punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Andrade looks to land a body kick but Barbo moved away.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo scores with the left hand. De Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
De Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. Barbo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
De Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbo finish him?
De Andrade with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
A head kick by De Andrade misses
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo throws a leg kick but De Andrade moved away.
Barbo throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbo.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a good, hard body kick but De Andrade shrugs it off.
De Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbo.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Barbo.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Barbo scores with the left hand. De Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind De Andrade 's knee.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
De Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
A jab lands there for Barbo.
De Andrade throws a hook but Barbo avoids it easily.
It appears Barbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade connects with a jab.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
Barbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Andrade. That one must have hurt.
De Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

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 Sala Barbo.
Well De Andrade 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

Marcelo Costa De Andrade gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Barbo digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Barbo walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade with a nice cross.
Barbo checks a low kick from De Andrade.
Barbo digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
Barbo 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.
De Andrade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Andrade jabs Barbo right on the nose. Barbo blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a 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!
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo with a nice cross.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
De Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.#BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
De Andrade is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo staying out of range there.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Andrade connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Barbo with a series of wild strikes but Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
De Andrade forces Barbo back against the cage and clinches.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Barbo has the dominant position.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
A low kick from De Andrade is predictable there
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Barbo pushes him off.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade slips a jab from Barbo.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Andrade jabs Barbo right on the nose. Barbo blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
De Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo lands the left hand.#T4#
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo gets through De Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from De Andrade.
Barbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Barbo.
De Andrade lands a body shot. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by De Andrade. De Andrade maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo pushes De Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from De Andrade.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo lands a left hand.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and De Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Barbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Barbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
Barbo connects with a looping right hand.
Barbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws a shot to the body.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo cracks De Andrade with an open hand slap.
De Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo wants to counter with a clinch but De Andrade pushes him away.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.#T4#
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo is having none of it.
Barbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Barbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo counters with a body kick.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Barbo feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab. De Andrade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing.
Good leg kick by De Andrade.
Good work by De Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
De Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Barbo moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Barbo misses.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Andrade checks it well. #T1#
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo slips under a jab from De Andrade.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Andrade's head backwards.
Barbo keeps De Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Barbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Barbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Barbo.
Barbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Barbo catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
De Andrade scores with a jab.
De Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade thows a leg kick but Barbo checks it
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbo staying out of range there.
Barbo stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
Barbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbo.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Temirov swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that misses
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Temirov blocks a leg kick.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
Temirov works De Andrade's body with a nice hook.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Andrade tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade. #T1#
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
De Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Temirov is rocked!
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Temirov seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade tries to clinch up.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the body
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - De Andrade coming out on top.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
De Andrade misses with the combination. #T2#
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Temirov.
De Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Temirov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Temirov.
De Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temirov connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Temirov throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Temirov throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by De Andrade.
Temirov cracks De Andrade with an open hand slap.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Temirov jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Temirov throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.
Temirov throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Temirov's belly button to the back.
Temirov misses with a right hand
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Temirov walks into a left hand.
De Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Temirov defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
Temirov stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
De Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Temirov's head.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade lands a head shot.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - De Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov misses with a combination
and De Andrade counters with a huge left! Temirov is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Andrade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Temirov from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Andrade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After the big win, Marcelo Costa De Andrade made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock is looking for the big counter here.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
De Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock is leaning against De Andrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - De Andrade scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
De Andrade lands a two punch combo.
De Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
De Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Andrade pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock checks a low kick from De Andrade.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Shamrock.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. De Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
De Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
De Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by De Andrade.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Andrade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.#T3#
Shamrock tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
De Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and De Andrade settles back down.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by De Andrade.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.#T4#
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!#BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
De Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD2#
Shamrock lands a big uppercut and De Andrade crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Andrade looks OK. Shamrock waves De Andrade back to his feet!#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks De Andrade with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! De Andrade falls to his knees and Shamrock doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman moves out of range of the body kick.
De Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chugman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade thuds his right hand into Chugman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chugman lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.#TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Andrade to the mat! De Andrade manages to get full guard. #ES#
De Andrade has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chugman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chugman is pushing De Andrade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from De Andrade.
Chugman misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Andrade gets through Chugman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from De Andrade.
A hook to the body from De Andrade. #T1##TD2#
Chugman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Andrade can't fight it off and eventually Chugman manages to take the fight to the floor. De Andrade looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but De Andrade keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Andrade wants to stand but Chugman is controlling the position. #ES#
De Andrade scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chugman scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Chugman feints and as De Andrade raises his hands in defense, Chugman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chugman pushes down on De Andrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chugman is working for a kimura but De Andrade is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chugman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chugman is taking a breather. De Andrade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chugman.
Chugman is looking to advance position but De Andrade won't allow it.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but De Andrade is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but De Andrade defending well.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
De Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chugman keeps the fight on the outside.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
Chugman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Andrade rather than just go for the knockout.
De Andrade cracks Chugman with a good jab.
De Andrade lands with a hook. Chugman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
Chugman throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4##TD2#
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chugman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chugman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chugman wants to take a breather but De Andrade is having none of it.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Andrade defends it well.
De Andrade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chugman scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Andrade defending well though.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Chugman drives through and clinches with De Andrade against the cage.
De Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugman's elbow.
Chugman stalling in the clinch but De Andrade improves position. #BC#
De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chugman is out of range.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Chugman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Chugman walks into a stiff left hand from De Andrade.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Andrade throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Chugman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
De Andrade pushes Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman looks for a takedown but De Andrade sprawls well.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Chugman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Chugman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.
De Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Andrade tries to work over Chugman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chugman prevents De Andrade from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chugman goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Andrade prevents it.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chugman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Andrade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Chugman's shoulder, as Chugman tries to avoid the shot.
Chugman blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chugman. #TD2#
Chugman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Andrade on his heels. He'll look to pass De Andrade's guard now, I'm sure.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Chugman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Chugman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chugman.
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
Chugman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Andrade's head.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but De Andrade is defending well.
De Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chugman. #T3#
De Andrade taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but De Andrade defending well.
Chugman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Andrade's head.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chugman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but De Andrade defending well.
De Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chugman.
De Andrade pushes Chugman off looking to stand but Chugman dives back in and keeps control. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chugman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Andrade pinned against the cage. De Andrade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chugman digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Chugman should have avoided that one.
Chugman staying out of range there.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
De Andrade stuffs the takedown.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
De Andrade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Chugman.
De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chugman works De Andrade's body with a nice hook.
De Andrade sizes up Chugman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman looks for a takedown but De Andrade sprawls well.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.#TD2#
Chugman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Andrade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
De Andrade bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
De Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Chugman wants to clinch.
De Andrade throws a nice head kick! #T1#
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
De Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Chugman moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
Chugman won't allow De Andrade to get back to his feet.
Chugman postures up in De Andrade's guard and throws a big left but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
De Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chugman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chugman postures up in De Andrade's guard and throws a big left but De Andrade blocks it.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman stops De Andrade from standing up.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chugman dives into side control. #T2#
De Andrade pushes Chugman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chugman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chugman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Andrade is pushing Chugman's head away, looking to escape. Chugman manages to hold on to the position though.
Chugman landing strikes.
Chugman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Chugman crashes against the mat.
Chugman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Andrade pushes Chugman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chugman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chugman lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Andrade takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chugman wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy. #T3#
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chugman lands an elbow.
De Andrade tries to escape but Chugman is in control.
Chugman controlling the position.
De Andrade is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Andrade tries to escape but Chugman is in control.
Chugman works to advance to full mount. De Andrade defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Chugman has control of De Andrade's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Andrade regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chugman dominating with strikes here.
De Andrade really wants to buck Chugman off and get back to his feet.
Chugman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chugman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Andrade looks a forlorn figure.
Chugman landing punches.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Andrade is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Andrade 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!

An out of breath and clearly excited Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whiplash 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.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Whiplash moves into the clinch.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade is leaning against Whiplash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
Whiplash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
Whiplash will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Andrade up against the cage.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiplash.
Whiplash looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
De Andrade moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Whiplash lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Whiplash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Whiplash blocks it.
Whiplash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Andrade - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action. #BC2#
Whiplash breaks from the clinch.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whiplash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiplash.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Whiplash is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Whiplash breaks away and moves out of range.
Whiplash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
De Andrade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whiplashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
De Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash works the jab nicely.
Whiplash checks the leg kick.#T3#
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash tries to clinch but De Andrade is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Whiplash lands a nice shot to the body.
De Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whiplash blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
Whiplash misses with a left hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whiplash momentarily.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiplash.
De Andrade wants to clinch but Whiplash slips to the side
and Whiplash counters with a left 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!
Whiplash lands with a straight right. De Andrade didn't see that one coming.
Whiplash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash misses with a hook
and Whiplash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Whiplash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Whiplash.
De Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whiplash.
De Andrade tries to clinch up.
Whiplash throws a front kick aimed at De Andrade's knee but De Andrade avoids it well.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade with a nice cross.
De Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whiplash circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiplash, as that shot connected.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade lands a head shot.
De Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
Whiplash avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiplash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Whiplash looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming. #CL#
De Andrade rushes Whiplash and presses him up against the cage.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Whiplash.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Whiplash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash lands a shoulder strike.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Whiplash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
De Andrade scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade is looking to clinch but Whiplash is avoiding it.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by De Andrade.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
De Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Whiplash gets tackled into the cage by De Andrade. De Andrade maintains the clinch.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
De Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Whiplash has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
De Andrade letting Whiplash take a breather here.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash. #BC2#
Whiplash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andrade. That did some damage!
Whiplash throws a right hand that De Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andrade also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Whiplash blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Whiplash.
De Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Whiplash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
De Andrade lands a jab to Whiplash's midsection.
De Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade connects with a jab.
Whiplash lands a body shot.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends De Andrade's belly button to the back.#T3#
De Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Whiplash had a free shot at his head there.
De Andrade lands with a right hand.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade wants to clinch
and Whiplash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Andrade is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Whiplash defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade scores with a hook.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
Whiplash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiplash counters with a three punch combo that has De Andrade backing up. De Andrade nods at Whiplash to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whiplash was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Whiplash.
Whiplash slips under a jab from De Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
De Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whiplash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whiplash throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
De Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range and De Andrade settles back down.
De Andrade looks to clinch
and Whiplash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Whiplash wants to counter with a clinch but De Andrade pushes him away.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Whiplash swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Whiplash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
De Andrade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whiplash misses with an uppercut.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a hook but Whiplash blocks it.
Whiplash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with an outside leg kick.
De Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight left. #T2#
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Whiplash throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whiplash.
De Andrade takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whiplash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Whiplash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiplash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiplash 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.#T3#
Whiplash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiplash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiplash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiplash's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a low kick, right behind De Andrade 's knee.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whiplash can pounce on him.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Whiplash misses. #T4#
Whiplash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whiplash scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Whiplash ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Good shot there by De Andrade.#CL2#
Whiplash takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiplash misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Whiplash breaks the clinch.
De Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
De Andrade wants to slow Whiplash down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Whiplash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade wants to clinch but Whiplash slips to the side
and Whiplash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Snappy Whiplash.
I think Whiplash 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Snappy Whiplash!

Snappy Whiplash decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo slips a jab from De Andrade.
Barbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Andrade misses with a combination
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - De Andrade coming out on top.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
De Andrade wants to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade is looking to clinch.
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Barbo presses De Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Andrade tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
De Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Barbo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Andrade really felt that one!
De Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade misses with a body punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbo finish him?
Barbo slips a straight right by De Andrade.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Barbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbo also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbo misses its target.
Barbo clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from De Andrade tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbo misses the jab.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Barbo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Andrade! Barbo dives in looking to finish! De Andrade is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sala Barbo!
Our winner, Sala Barbo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jernit lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
That kick from Jernit tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Jernit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.
De Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit pushes off an throws an elbow but De Andrade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jernit.
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by De Andrade.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
De Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a body kick.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade misses with the body kick
and Jernit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jernit.
De Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jernit.#T2#
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Jernit 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.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
A low kick lands for De Andrade.
Jernit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Andrade swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit lands with a right hand.
Jernit throws a head kick that half lands.
De Andrade swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
As Jernit tries to get set, De Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Jernit manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from De Andrade misses. #T3#
De Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit sizes up De Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Andrade rather than just go for the knockout.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jernit throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Jernit moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Jernit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jernit 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade wants to clinch.#CL#
De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Jernit can't find room to land a body shot as De Andrade controls the action.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit lands an elbow just above De Andrade 's eye.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Jernit misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
De Andrade breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit 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#
De Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Jernit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Jernit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
De Andrade wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Bunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for De Andrade. That snapped Jernit's head back. #ROC#Jernit is rocked!
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
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!
De Andrade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
De Andrade cracks Jernit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Andrade has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jernit to stand back up!
Jernit misses with a head kick.
De Andrade throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.#T1#
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
De Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks. #KD#
De Andrade cracks Jernit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jernit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Andrade finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Jernit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Andrade circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jernit drops to the canvas, hurt badly! De Andrade follows Jernit to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Friman tries to clinch there but De Andrade circles away.
De Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
De Andrade lands a head kick. Friman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friman dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target. #T1##KD#
De Andrade drops Friman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Friman looks back up at him and smiles so De Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Friman is rocked!
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Friman is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Friman moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Friman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Friman rushes De Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
De Andrade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman stops De Andrade from standing up.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Friman manages to pass to half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friman connects with a nice short shot to De Andrade's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friman working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Friman stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Friman.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Andrade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Andrade pushes Friman off looking to stand but Friman dives back in and keeps control.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
De Andrade defending against the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman controls the position from side control.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
De Andrade throws Friman to one side and escapes!
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
De Andrade wants to stand but Friman is controlling the position.
Friman is standing up over De Andrade. De Andrade looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friman wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade prevents Friman from improving position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade trying to remain calm as Friman controls from the top position.
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Friman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Friman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Andrade sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Andrade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
De Andrade throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Friman throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
A combination from Friman does no damage. #TD2#
De Andrade gets caught napping as Friman dives in and scores a takedown. De Andrade manages to retain guard.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Andrade's head.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
De Andrade throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Friman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friman throws an elbow but De Andrade slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman controlling from side mount.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort. #T1#
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
De Andrade taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Andrade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away. #T2#
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
Friman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Friman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Friman looks up at the clock and then as De Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Friman scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Friman is working De Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade avoids it well.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
De Andrade is not content to let Friman control the position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade seems a little lost for a moment, as Friman dominates the positioning.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Friman cracks De Andrade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Friman working the ground and pound.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman is putting a hurting on De Andrade here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman lands a nice forearm strike. #ES#
De Andrade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!

Our winner, Oskar Friman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underwood.
De Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Underwood checks it.
De Andrade dodges the punch combination from Underwood.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.
Gage Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood misses with a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a low kick, right behind Underwood 's knee.
Underwood 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.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade pushes Underwood away with a front kick.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Underwood, as that shot connected.
Underwood looks to land a body kick but De Andrade moved away.
Underwood loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Andrade throws a front kick that sends Underwood stumbling back into the cage.
De Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Underwood counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade lands a nice hook to Underwood's body. Underwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
De Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
De Andrade thows a leg kick but Underwood checks it
and Underwood counters with a leg kick.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood slips under a jab from De Andrade.
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Underwood digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Underwood stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
De Andrade moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
De Andrade swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
Underwood tried to score with a low kick but De Andrade checks it.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Underwood.
A shot to the liver by De Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Underwood throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
Underwood with the inside leg kick.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
Underwood misses the shot to the body.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Underwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Underwood.
Underwood tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade lands a jab.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Underwood is out of range.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and De Andrade moves out of range easily.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
Underwood moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
Underwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Andrade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Underwood lands a head kick. De Andrade smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Underwood.
De Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Underwood misses with a left hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Underwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Underwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Underwood. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Underwood looks to move away, De Andrade throws a big counter combo but Underwood just gets out of the way.
Underwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Underwood throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a left right combination that sends Underwood crashing to the mat - De Andrade wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Underwood out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcelo Costa De Andrade waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Temirov avoids nicely.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Andrade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Andrade momentarily.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Temirov drives through and clinches with De Andrade against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
Temirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Temirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.#T1#
A jab from Temirov misses.
Temirov avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Temirov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
De Andrade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Andrade tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
De Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
De Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Temirov's knee but Temirov avoids it well.
De Andrade lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
De Andrade misses with a low kick.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
And Temirov tries to counter it with a takedown but De Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
De Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Temirov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Temirov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
De Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Temirov pulls De Andrade into guard. #T2#
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Temirov won't let him.
De Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Temirov.
Temirov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Andrade wanted to stand there but Temirov had control of the position.
De Andrade preventing the sweep.
Temirov has a closed guard, preventing De Andrade from standing up.
Temirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Temirov is striking but De Andrade is not phased and passes to half guard.
Temirov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Andrade jumps into side control!#T3#
Temirov can't do much from the bottom here.
De Andrade tries to get to his feet but Temirov is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with De Andrade in his guard.
De Andrade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Andrade is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Temirov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Temirov wants to control from the top but De Andrade keeps moving.
Temirov throwing strikes from guard but De Andrade blocks nicely. #SUB#
De Andrade is looking for a triangle but Temirov pushes his legs off easily.
De Andrade controlling Temirov's posture.
Temirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Andrade is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
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#
Temirov fails with the takedown.
De Andrade with a jab.
Temirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Temirov slips under a jab from De Andrade.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
De Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
De Andrade looks to land a body kick but Temirov moved away.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
Temirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Temirov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Andrade!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Temirov.
De Andrade is trying to control Temirov's posture but Temirov avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
De Andrade is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Temirov slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Temirov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Andrade pushes Temirov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Temirov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Andrade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Temirov off and has taken his back!
Temirov is trying to break free.
De Andrade not allowing Temirov to control his hands. #T2#
Temirov tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Andrade controlling the position well here. Temirov rolled but De Andrade kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Temirov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Temirov manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Andrade's guard. Nice work there by Temirov.
De Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Andrade keeping moving, preventing Temirov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Andrade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temirov is aware though and is defending well.
De Andrade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Temirov controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Andrade is trying to control the position but Temirov postures up.
De Andrade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temirov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Temirov moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a right hand that Temirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Temirov also avoids with ease.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
De Andrade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Temirov looks for a takedown but De Andrade sprawls well.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Temirov back to the cage. De Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
A shot to the body from Temirov misses
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
De Andrade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Temirov.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
De Andrade scores with a jab. Temirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Temirov swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
A low kick lands for De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov wants to clinch up but De Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Ruslan Temirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Andrade with a hook.
Temirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temirov can do to turn this around?
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Temirov doesn't manage to clinch there - De Andrade circles away.
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Andrade on the side of the head.
De Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Temirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Andrade.
Temirov feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Temirov avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Temirov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Temirov counter with a right hand.
De Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
De Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Temirov cracks De Andrade with an uppercut from hell and De Andrade crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Temirov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#De Andrade is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov passes into half guard.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Temirov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Temirov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Temirov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Temirov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have De Andrade in real trouble here! The ref calls for De Andrade to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kid misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Andrade misses with a combination

and Kid counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kid 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.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Andrade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid controlling the action here.
Kid trying to control from half guard but De Andrade is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid stalling.
De Andrade trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kid with the ground and pound from mount.
De Andrade is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Andrade is looking to escape.
Kid with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade is looking to get to half guard.
Kid connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Andrade hang on?
Kid with a couple of short strikes.

De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade is bucking up trying to escape but Kid cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Andrade is still in real trouble! Can Kid finish him?
Kid looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Andrade working to try and regain half guard.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade wants to control but Kid is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control but De Andrade is having none of it.
De Andrade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kid goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Andrade turns into him and now he's in Kid's guard.

Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Andrade is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Andrade wants to stand but Kid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Andrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Andrade is aware though and is defending well.

Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Andrade defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Disco Kid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.

Kid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Andrade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Andrade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Andrade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Andrade is pulling down on Kid's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid wants to control from the top but De Andrade keeps moving.
Kid is really struggling to control De Andrade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Andrade has control of Kid's left arm, preventing Kid from doing any damage.
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kid slips under a jab.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
Kid throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade keeps Kid at a distance using the push kick.
Kid tries to move into range but De Andrade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
Kid slips a straight right by De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Kid. Beautiful body shot.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid.
Kid avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a hook but Kid avoids it easily.
Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as De Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kid doesn't seem phased though.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it well and moves away.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade moves forwards but Kid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
As De Andrade looks to move away, Kid throws a big counter combo but De Andrade just gets out of the way.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kid misses its target.
Kid misses with an uppercut.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
Kid slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Andrade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.
De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut

and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kid postures up in De Andrade's guard and throws a big left but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade is pulling down on Kid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kid, at least for the moment.

De Andrade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kid pushes down on De Andrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Andrade is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
De Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Andrade looking for submissions off his back.
Kid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kid thows a huge punch but De Andrade dodges it nicely.
De Andrade wants to get back to full guard.
De Andrade trying to control here.
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Kid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kid throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Andrade to regain full guard.
Kid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid connects with a couple of short punches.
Kid wants to control from the top but De Andrade keeps moving.
De Andrade controlling the position.
De Andrade keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kid somewhat.
De Andrade with a nice cross.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid takes one to the chin there.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Andrade throws a push kick but Kid slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Andrade misses with a leg kick.

Kid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kid seems content to control.
Kid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid winds up and cracks De Andrade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kid works his way into full mount!
De Andrade is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Disco Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kid 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Disco Kid!

After winning the bout, Disco Kid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
De Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Underwood staying out of range there.
Underwood takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Gage Underwood has been cut.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Underwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Underwood moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Underwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Andrade under the eye.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
De Andrade cracks Underwood with an open hand slap.
Underwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underwood slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
De Andrade lands a left and a right that send Underwood crashing to the mat, dazed. De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Underwood is rocked!
De Andrade throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! De Andrade delivers a spinning backfist that drops Underwood like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade 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: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1##KD#
De Andrade lands a big right hand that sends Pearson crashing to the mat! De Andrade stays standing though and waves Pearson back to his feet!#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Pearson has been cut.
Pearson misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
An out of breath Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Dee dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee lands a high kick!
De Andrade misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
De Andrade moves out of range as Dee strikes.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Dee finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dee.
De Andrade moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dee connects with the punch.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
A head kick from De Andrade lands but Dee takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Dee is rocked!#T1#
De Andrade misses with a double jab.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Andrade.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Dee.
De Andrade closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dee out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ricci counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ricci darts in and clinches De Andrade up against the cage.
Ricci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Ricci.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body shot.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Ricci backwards.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ricci manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Ricci throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Andrade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Andrade.#ROC#
Ricci is rocked!
Ricci walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from De Andrade! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses the jab.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei is looking to chop away at De Andrade's legs.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch 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!
De Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Andrade momentarily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade cracks Amodei with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Amodei manages to avoid it.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
De Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Andrade's knee momentarily.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei pushes down on De Andrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but De Andrade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage. #T3#
De Andrade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but De Andrade defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade is staying active underneath Amodei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amodei on the ground.#SUB2#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but De Andrade is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Andrade is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Andrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amodei.
De Andrade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amodei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amodei's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat.
Amodei shoots for a takedown but De Andrade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
It looked like De Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
De Andrade lands a left and a right that send Amodei crashing to the mat, dazed. De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Amodei 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!
De Andrade is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from De Andrade shuts the power down on Amodei. Lights out, game over! De Andrade is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
A relieved looking Marcelo Costa De Andrade 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: GC 322 Spud vs The Man     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Goncalves counters by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Andrade stacks Goncalves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Andrade!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Andrade tries to stand but Goncalves is controlling his head.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but De Andrade keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
De Andrade wants to stand but Goncalves has his arm trapped.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Andrade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Andrade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Goncalves.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, De Andrade escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by De Andrade!
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Andrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is holding on tight.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead De Andrade has taken his back - oops!
Goncalves tries to roll but De Andrade sticks to his back.
De Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves keeps trying to improve his position.
De Andrade is riding his opponent, not letting Goncalves buck him off. #SU#
De Andrade gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.#T4#
Goncalves tries to clinch up
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goncalves.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
De Andrade drops Goncalves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goncalves looks back up at him and smiles so De Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
De Andrade jabs at Goncalves's body.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade drops Goncalves with a big left hand! Goncalves is injured, injured bad! De Andrade jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Strap misses with a left hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strap.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
Strap throws a sloppy body shot
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strap takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Strap lands a right hook to the body.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap throws a sloppy body shot
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap lands a jab.
De Andrade moves forwards but Strap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strap with a body shot.
Strap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strap lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand.
Strap misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Strap.
Strap misses with a jab to the body
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Strap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Strap misses
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Strap lands a lovely overhand right.
Strap throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strap connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strap works the jab nicely.
Strap with a hook.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Strap.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Strap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Strap slips the punch.
De Andrade with a hook.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
De Andrade jabs at Strap's body.
Strap thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Strap pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Andrade back to the cage. Strap follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Strap finish him?
Strap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
Strap is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Strap swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Strap lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.#T3#
De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strap misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Strap.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Strap.
Strap misses with a series of wild punches.
Strap misses with a hook to the body
and Strap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strap connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strap looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Strap throws a sloppy body shot
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. De Andrade catches Strap right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Strap throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Strap takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on De Andrade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strap lands a two punch combo.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strap.
De Andrade tries to move into range but Strap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strap misses with a left hand
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Strap is rocked!
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strap.
Strap misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Strap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strap throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade lands with a right and another and another! Strap is in big trouble! De Andrade lands again and this time it's lights out for Strap! A quality knockout there for De Andrade.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
An out of breath Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Andrade connects with a jab.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
De Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve throws a right hand that De Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andrade also avoids with ease.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
De Andrade throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.#T2#
Steve walks into a left hand.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
De Andrade connects with a body shot.#T3#
De Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
Steve moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing. #T4#
De Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Steve misses with the combination.
No joy there for De Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve 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.#T1#
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Andrade duly obliges. #T2#
Steve defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
As De Andrade looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but De Andrade just gets out of the way.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
De Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve with a nice cross.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve throws a big counter combination but De Andrade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocks a jab.
De Andrade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve misses with a combination
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
De Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade lands a jab to the head.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve misses with a wild combination. #T2##KD2#
De Andrade drops Steve with a beautiful combination! Steve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Andrade is looking for the KO!
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Steve has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steve! De Andrade dives in looking to finish! Steve is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 309: Hussein v Heimer     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov with a jab.
Huchkov stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Andrade 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.
Huchkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huchkov wants to clinch.
Huchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov is looking to land body kicks.
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huchkov digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.#T1#
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Huchkov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Huchkov.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huchkov in his tracks.
Huchkov lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body. #T2#
De Andrade blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
De Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
De Andrade slips under a jab.
Huchkov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Huchkov lands a body shot.
Huchkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huchkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Huchkov slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov lands with a shot to the body.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huchkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.#T3#
Huchkov ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Huchkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Andrade with a body shot.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Andrade moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Huchkov scores with a leg kick.
Huchkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huchkov somewhat.
Huchkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Matel Huchkov's cut even more.
De Andrade checks a low kick from Huchkov.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Huchkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Andrade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huchkov is in De Andrade's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade has control of Huchkov's left arm, preventing Huchkov from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Huchkov drops back looking for a leg! De Andrade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Andrade manages to kick Huchkov off! Huchkov jumps back into De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade trying to control the position here.
Huchkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huchkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Andrade keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov throwing strikes from guard but De Andrade blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Huchkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matel Huchkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huchkov is looking to chop away at De Andrade's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Andrade.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huchkov throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Huchkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huchkov misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and De Andrade counters with a crisp one two that drops Huchkov! De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Huchkov to his feet! Huchkov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Huchkov is rocked!#T1#
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
Huchkov stalks De Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Andrade's face. De Andrade staggers backwards, shaken.
Huchkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Huchkov.
De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huchkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huchkov duly obliges.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade throws a jab when Huchkov was well out of range.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huchkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Huchkov connects with a body shot.
Huchkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huchkov duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huchkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huchkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Andrade takes a step back to recover.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huchkov motions for De Andrade to come forward. Huchkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
A low kick from Huchkov misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Matel Huchkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Huchkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Huchkov finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Huchkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Huchkov misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Huchkov moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Andrade.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but De Andrade is controlling him.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
De Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov. #BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Huchkov.
De Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
De Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Huchkov.
De Andrade digs a good body shot into Huchkov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Huchkov misses.
De Andrade lands a head shot.
Huchkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huchkov throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
Huchkov connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Huchkov - that will leave a mark!
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov misses with a hook to the body
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
De Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Huchkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Huchkov shoots in and gets a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Huchkov dives into side control. #REVR#
Huchkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Huchkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Andrade is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huchkov off and has taken his back!
Huchkov trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
De Andrade is hanging on to Huchkov's back as he tries to escape.
De Andrade trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huchkov doesn't escape.
Huchkov is trying to get back to his feet but De Andrade has full control of the position and if anything, Huchkov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Huchkov turns into De Andrade and is now in his guard. #T2#
Huchkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huchkov looking to pass the guard.
Huchkov postures up.
De Andrade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Huchkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huchkov trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade managing to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huchkov throws a nice looking combination but De Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huchkov throws a nice looking combination but De Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Huchkov punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huchkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Huchkov throws a body kick that misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huchkov lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andrade's head.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov moves in looking to clinch but De Andrade pushes him off.
Huchkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Huchkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Huchkov avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
Matel Huchkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Huchkov misses.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huchkov throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matel Huchkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huchkov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!

Matel Huchkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GC 301     
Date:   Jun 24, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino thows a leg kick but De Andrade checks it
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade blocks a head kick by Cassino.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Cassino feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade. #T1#
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
De Andrade 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.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassino misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Andrade. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Cassino has been cut.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. #T3#
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Cassino jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Cassino misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Cassino'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#
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from De Andrade.
A head kick misses from Cassino.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Cassino misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Cassino slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a push kick but De Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
De Andrade throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target. #T2#
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Cassino wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
De Andrade looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well. #T3#
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Andrade takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Cassino misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Andrade. De Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Monte Cassino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Cassino avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino lands with a right hand. #T1#
De Andrade tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Cassino.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Cassino misses
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino lands a high kick!
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends De Andrade's belly button to the back.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.#ROC2#
De Andrade is rocked!
Cassino throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino 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.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cassino cracks the inside of De Andrade's front leg.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Cassino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Cassino swinging wildly here.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like De Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Andrade's calf.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cassino throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Cassino misses
and De Andrade counters with a three punch combo that has Cassino backing up. Cassino nods at De Andrade to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but De Andrade moves his leg out of the way.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade lands a jab.
Cassino lands a head kick!
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Cassino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Andrade blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassino 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

Monte Cassino 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: GC 295     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Alvarez goes for a double leg but De Andrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Andrade continues to drive forward.
De Andrade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Andrade defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push De Andrade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Andrade! But no joy.
De Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
De Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Alvarez misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Alvarez.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and De Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
De Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez shoots in but De Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Andrade takes one on the button.#T2#
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Andrade swivels and escapes.
Alvarez throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.#T3#
De Andrade blocks a jab.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and De Andrade counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Andrade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and De Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
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!
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alvarez can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from De Andrade and Alvarez drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by De Andrade.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 288     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
De Andrade throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricci lands a jab-cross combination.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Nice body kick from Ricci.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Ricci misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Andrade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Ricci misses.
De Andrade throws a big counter combination but Ricci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andrade's head.
Ricci is looking to slow De Andrade down with leg kicks.
Ricci jabs at De Andrade's body.#T2#
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricci thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricci lands a nice hook to De Andrade's body. De Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricci tries to land a front kick but De Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricci punishes De Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ricci.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ricci moved out of range.
De Andrade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range and Ricci settles back down. #T3#
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Ricci cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricci lands with a nice body punch.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Andrade.
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Ricci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ricci misses with a body kick.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
De Andrade thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricci throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
Ricci connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
De Andrade missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ricci lands a jab.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
De Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Andrade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricci slips a straight right by De Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.#ROC2#
De Andrade is rocked!
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andrade. That did some damage!
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade misses with the combination.
Ricci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
Ricci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Andrade.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricci throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
De Andrade misses with a body shot.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Ricci throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci swinging wildly here.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricci lands a jab to De Andrade's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from De Andrade.
Ricci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricci throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci lands the left hand.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci scores with a push kick.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Ricci.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
De Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Ricci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Andrade connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Ricci counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Ricci slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
Ricci lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ricci scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and Ricci counters with a nice leg kick.
Ricci throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Ricci lands with a straight right. De Andrade didn't see that one coming.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci catches De Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ricci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #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!
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricci throws a right hand that misses
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Ricci misses with a head kick.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Andrade misses with a body punch
and Ricci counters with an inside leg kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricci thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body. De Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ricci looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Ricci swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
Ricci throws a lazy body kick
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ricci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. Ricci catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Andrade in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricci looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricci 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!

Albert Ricci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GC 281     
Date:   Mar 15, 2019
#R1#
Fight Me throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Fight Me.
The crowd cheers as Fight Me lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Fight Me will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fight Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fight Me rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade scores with a one two! Fight Me had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Just Fight Me has been cut.
Fight Me misses with the combination.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Fight Me throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
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!
Fight Me throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade moves out of range of the leg kick from Fight Me.
A quick step to the side and De Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Fight Me tries to bum rush De Andrade with a series of wild strikes but De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like De Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fight Me.
Fight Me walks into a straight right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fight Me tries to clinch up
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Fight Me staying out of range there.
De Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fight Me looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
Fight Me scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fight Me.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fight Me throws a right hand that De Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that De Andrade also avoids with ease.#T2#
De Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Fight Me off the cage and back into range.
Just Fight Me seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fight Me manages to avoid it.
Fight Me is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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!
Fight Me steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
Nice uppercut there from De Andrade.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fight Me throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fight Me has De Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Fight Me scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fight Me blocks a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
Fight Me scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Fight Me. #T3#
Fight Me misses with the head strike.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fight Me lands a hook that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fight Me wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fight Me unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Andrade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fight Me breaks the clinch.
Fight Me swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Fight Me scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fight Me throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Fight Me throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Fight Me, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fight Me keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fight Me slips a straight right by De Andrade.#T4#
Fight Me swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Fight Me throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fight Me uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
Fight Me throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fight Me throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
De Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fight Me misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fight Me takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Just Fight Me's cut even more.
Fight Me takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Fight Me, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fight Me has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No joy there for Fight Me, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fight Me misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just Fight Me dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Me's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fight Me tries to close the distance and clinch but De Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fight Me throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fight Me misses the jab.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Fight Me.
A low kick from Fight Me is predictable there
and De Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fight Me misses with a right hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Fight Me does no damage.
Fight Me swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Fight Me has closed the distance and engaged De Andrade in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fight Me blocking some punches. #BC#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Fight Me avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Fight Me moved out of range.#T1#
A shot to the body from Fight Me misses
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Just Fight Me seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fight Me swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fight Me throws a sloppy body shot
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Fight Me is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Just Fight Me's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fight Me avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by De Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Andrade.
Fight Me is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
Fight Me misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
Fight Me seems to have recovered his senses.
Fight Me misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Fight Me bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fight Me displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Fight Me counters by clinching up. #T2#
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fight Me lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Fight Me swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fight Mes head.
Fight Me lands a body punch.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Fight Me controls his hands.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fight Me has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fight Me.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fight Me tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
Fight Me tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from De Andrade.
A short left from Fight Me.
De Andrade throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
De Andrade blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Fight Me escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fight Me scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fight Me misses with a double jab.
It looked like De Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fight Me.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with the combination.
De Andrade digs a good body shot into Fight Me's ribs.
Fight Me throws out a powerful jab.
Fight Me throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fight Me misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fight Me is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Fight Me throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Just Fight Me's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
De Andrade cracks Fight Me with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fight Me is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
Fight Me throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Just Fight Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
De Andrade sends Fight Me crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! De Andrade is motioning to the referee to let Fight Me up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Just Fight Me's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
A victorious Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL 209     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Huchkov gets the takedown into side control.
Huchkov working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Huchkov has hold of De Andrade's arm. He's looking for a kimura. De Andrade seems comfortable defending it but Huchkov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! De Andrade is real pain and he's forced to tap out! De Andrade is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Huchkov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov 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: DK Battlegrounds XIV     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
King throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
King throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
King works the jab nicely.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from King.
De Andrade tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by King.#T1#
De Andrade misses with a hook
letting King counter with a right hand.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Andrade 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
King throws a leg kick but De Andrade sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses with an uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice body shot.
King tries to work over De Andrade's front leg with a kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.#T2#
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
De Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped De Andrade's head back.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade scores with a nice strike.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by De Andrade there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! De Andrade has knocked King down with a huge combo! De Andrade steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a left to the body. #T4#
King swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
De Andrade misses with a right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
De Andrade tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. De Andrade should have avoided that one.
De Andrade slips under a jab from King.
De Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from King misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwayne King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
King misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a leg kick but De Andrade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by De Andrade as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
De Andrade misses with a left hand
and De Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
De Andrade lands the left hand.
King tries to work over De Andrade's front leg with a kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
King is rocked!
De Andrade drops King with a big left hand! King is injured, injured bad! De Andrade jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Marcelo Costa De Andrade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DK Battleground XII     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve Jr.
De Andrade is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steve Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Andrade works on Steve Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve Jr cracks De Andrade with a nice body shot.
Steve Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Andrade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
De Andrade is working Steve Jr over against the cage.
De Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve Jr stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Steve Jr as the two fighters clinch.
De Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steve Jr. #T1#
De Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve Jr backwards.
De Andrade prevents Steve Jr from breaking the clinch.
Steve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade gets underhooks to prevent Steve Jr's takedown attempt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steve Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Andrade prevents it.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Steve Jr.
Nice body punch from De Andrade - that landed with a thud.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve Jr looks winded!
Steve Jr is looking to control De Andrade's arms but De Andrade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steve Jr has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from De Andrade.
Steve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Andrade fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##CL#
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve Jr.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve Jr! But no joy.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
It looked like De Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Steve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
De Andrade swings for the body but Steve Jr moves out of range.
George Steve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade feints a jab promting Steve Jr to slip. De Andrade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steve Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve Jr with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Steve Jr.#T4#
De Andrade lands with a nice combination. Steve Jr backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr misses with a hook.
De Andrade throws a big counter combination but Steve Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Andrade lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Steve Jr misses.
Steve Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve Jr misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Steve Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve Jr digs a good hook to De Andrade's body.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve Jr throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Steve Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
Steve Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve Jr moves away.
Steve Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1##TD2#
Steve Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Andrade to the ground. Steve Jr is now in De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Steve Jr has gone for a leg lock! De Andrade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steve Jr's guard.#REVR#
Steve Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Andrade wanted to stand there but Steve Jr had control of the position.
Steve Jr wants to get back to his feet but De Andrade passes into half guard. #SU#
De Andrade stands up out of the half guard.
De Andrade scores with a one two! Steve Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
De Andrade staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Steve Jr misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Andrade pinned against the cage. De Andrade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve Jr misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Steve Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from De Andrade. No joy for Steve Jr on that attempt.
As Steve Jr looks to move away, De Andrade throws a big counter combo but Steve Jr just gets out of the way.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Steve Jr throws a series of punches but De Andrade avoids them all with ease.
Steve Jr throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Steve Jr takes a swing at De Andrade's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Steve Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Steve Jr throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve Jr misses with a looping right.
Steve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade. #KD#
De Andrade lands a left and a right that send Steve Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Steve Jr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Steve Jr! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds X     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
De Andrade throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Ted Lewis has been cut.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
De Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Lewis throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
De Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Lewis both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis jabs at De Andrade's body.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Ted Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis works De Andrade's body with a nice hook.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
De Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade pushes Lewis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
De Andrade lands a body shot.
De Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but De Andrade is controlling him.
De Andrade prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
De Andrade presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
De Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis is trying to push De Andrade away but De Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Nice body punch from De Andrade - that landed with a thud.
De Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
De Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Andrade works on Lewis's body with a couple of short punches.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Andrade throws a big uppercut that drops Lewis! More strikes from De Andrade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lewis lies dazed against the cage as De Andrade celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
A very excited looking Marcelo Costa De Andrade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds VII     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1##KD#
De Andrade drops Powers with a beautiful combination! Powers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Andrade is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Powers is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like JJ Powers has been cut.
Powers misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
Powers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
De Andrade digs a right hand into Powers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powers's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Andrade lands with a left to the head.
De Andrade is leaning against Powers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powers looks winded!
De Andrade gets underhooks to prevent Powers's takedown attempt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Powers.
A short right from De Andrade on the inside. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powers throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Andrade's waist but De Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and De Andrade counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Powers badly! De Andrade follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Powers out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as De Andrade finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
A relieved looking Marcelo Costa De Andrade 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: DKCW 1     
Date:   Aug 24, 2018
#R1#
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jennings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from De Andrade does it's job there.
De Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Jennings backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Jennings has been cut.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Jennings has managed to clinch.
De Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Jennings ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jennings no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jennings wants to sweep here but De Andrade controlling him for the moment.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Jennings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Andrade defends it easily.#T1#
De Andrade won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Jennings looking to control. #SUB#
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Andrade defends it easily.
De Andrade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jennings is proving hard to escape from.
De Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jennings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Andrade's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Jennings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jennings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jennings stops De Andrade from standing up.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings is trying to control. De Andrade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jennings in particular looking to stall.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but De Andrade is defending well.
Jennings trying to control from half guard but De Andrade is working away. #T3#
De Andrade pushes Jennings off looking to stand but Jennings dives back in and keeps control.
Jennings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jennings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jennings wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jennings controlling the position easily from mount.
Jennings wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Jennings looking to secure an arm triangle but De Andrade defends it well. #SUB#
Jennings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Andrade manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jennings taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jennings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jennings'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#
De Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
Jennings taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Jennings gets control of De Andrade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jennings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.
Jennings controls De Andrade momentarily but De Andrade frees himself. #T1#
Jennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Andrade manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Jennings 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.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings is keen to just control but De Andrade is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jennings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jennings passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jennings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Andrade has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jennings swings around for an armbar but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jennings's guard.#T3##SUB#
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Andrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Andrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Andrade wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jennings's closed guard. He's half up but Jennings has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jennings pivots and extends the arm, De Andrade falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jennings! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Jennings!

 

Event: KONFLIKT XIV     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Watts misses
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
De Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade. #BC#
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Watts finds it's target.
De Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Watts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watts cracks De Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watts motions for De Andrade to come forward. Watts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Watts misses
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Andrade scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Watts was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Watts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Andrade is able to avoid easily.
Carl Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Andrade throws a big counter combination but Watts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Watts throws a lazy head kick
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Watts back to the cage. De Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Watts tried to score with a low kick but De Andrade checks it.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Watts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
De Andrade checks a low kick from Watts.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Watts.
Watts throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade scores with a hook.#ROC#
Watts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Watts breaks away and moves out of range.
De Andrade throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Watts's jaw, knocking him onto his back! De Andrade dives in looking to finish as Watts flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block De Andrade's strikes! De Andrade is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Watts's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Watts was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Our winner, Marcelo Costa De Andrade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 14, 2018
#R1#
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. 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.#T1#
Castillo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Andrade for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castillo in his tracks. #TD#
Castillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Castillo slips a nice elbow through De Andrade's hands, connecting with De Andrade's forehead.
Ground and pound from Castillo.
Castillo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
De Andrade scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Castillo manages to mount him! #SUB#
Castillo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Castillo!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
De Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khadzhimurad misses with the combination.
De Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
De Andrade moves into the clinch.#BC2#
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khadzhimurad. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Khadzhimurad misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a body kick
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
De Andrade drops Khadzhimurad with a beautiful combination! Khadzhimurad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Andrade is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Khadzhimurad is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Khadzhimurad misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and De Andrade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khadzhimurad! De Andrade lets Khadzhimurad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Khadzhimurad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khadzhimurad throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khadzhimurad seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
De Andrade pushes Khadzhimurad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khadzhimurad is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for De Andrade.
A body shot lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade works on Khadzhimurad's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
De Andrade is leaning against Khadzhimurad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
De Andrade lands a body punch.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadzhimurads head.
De Andrade lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade is leaning against Khadzhimurad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Andrade cracks Khadzhimurad with a nice body shot.
De Andrade blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
De Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards. #BC2#
De Andrade manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
De Andrade lands a big uppercut and Khadzhimurad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khadzhimurad looks OK. De Andrade waves Khadzhimurad back to his feet!
De Andrade lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Khadzhimurad out cold! Khadzhimurad is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

 
 
 
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