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Event:
BFC 7: Hammer vs. Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Chow shoots in.
Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Andrews unleashes a big counter combination but Chow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Chow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andrews did well to prevent Chow getting side control.
Andrews wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Andrews manages to get to full guard.
Andrews is controlling Chow's posture.
Chow trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Andrews trying to control the position.
Chow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chow passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrews trying to control here.
#SUB#
Chow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Chow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.#SUB#
Chow seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.#T2#
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.
Andrews wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andrews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chow is looking to pass Andrews's guard but actually Andrews recovers to full guard.
Andrews pulls Chow in to control the position.
Chow trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Chow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chow is looking to pass into half guard but Andrews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Andrews is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Andrews passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Chow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chow keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andrews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andrews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Chow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Andrews wants to control from the top but Chow keeps moving.
Andrews with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andrews has passed into half guard!
Chow is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Andrews will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrews circles away.#TD#
Chow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Chow is pushing down on Andrews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrews is fighting to maintain full guard but Chow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews strikes from his own guard.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Andrews is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chow frees his head nicely. Oh but Andrews has switched to an armbar! Chow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tim Andrews!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 4
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Andrews tries to bum rush Nougera with a series of wild strikes but Nougera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nougera was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Andrews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrews scores with a jab to the head.
Nougera tries to clinch up
and Andrews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews looks to land a combination but Nougera avoids it well.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nougera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL#
Nougera moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Nougera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Nougera dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Nougera wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Andrews throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Nougera moves into the clinch.
Nougera tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nougera is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nougera jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Nougera around his waist. Nougera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Nougera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nougera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow. #T2#
Nougera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrews to keep the fight standing.
Nougera jumps guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nougera tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Nougera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Andrews scores with a nice strike.
Nougera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews misses with the combination.
Nougera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nougera slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
#T3#
Andrews scores with a three punch combo!
Andrews stalks Nougera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nougera's face. Nougera staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Nougera is rocked!
Andrews rushes Nougera with punches - Nougera moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nougera goes down! Andrews follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Andrews!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Ronaldo walks into a jab.
Andrews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andrews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo seems keen to control Andrews's posture.
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!
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ronaldo trying to control the position here.
Andrews 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.#T1##SUB2#
Ronaldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews throwing strikes from guard but Ronaldo blocks nicely.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Andrews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andrews connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrews trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ronaldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronaldo has wrist control.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Ronaldo.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andrews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ronaldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews stays in close to Ronaldo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andrews postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ronaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
#T3#
Andrews taking a breather.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrews is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ronaldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrews's guard. #SUB#
Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronaldo lands with a punch from half guard.
Andrews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Tim Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Andrews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ronaldo feints a jab promting Andrews to slip. Ronaldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andrews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo stalling the fight.
Andrews avoiding damage.
Ronaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ronaldo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
A hook to the body from Andrews.
Ronaldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Andrews struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ronaldo is looking for a takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Andrews.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrews lands a left hand.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andrews to keep the fight standing.
Tim Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Ronaldo.#BC2#
Ronaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Andrews.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Andrews as the two fighters clinch.
Andrews tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.#BC2#
Ronaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Ronaldo pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ronaldo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Andrews.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cristiano Ronaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick
and Andrews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Andrews.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Ronaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Andrews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Ronaldo avoids them all with ease.
Ronaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Andrews avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andrews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ronaldo backs up against the cage.
Ronaldo needs to keep his hands up - Andrews had a free shot at his head there.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
Andrews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Ronaldo is rocked!
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Ronaldo clobbers Andrews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo misses with a double jab
and Andrews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tim Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Ronaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ronaldo is trying to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling him.
Ronaldo tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews taking a breather.
Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ronaldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Andrews back against the cage. #TD2#
Ronaldo jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Andrews trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Andrews landing some decent shots from guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for subs off his back but Andrews has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andrews working Ronaldo over with strikes. #T4#
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andrews in particular looking to stall.
Andrews working over Ronaldo with some ground and pound. Ronaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Tim Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Tim Andrews wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kolos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrews wants to control but Kolos postures up.
Andrews tries to bench press Kolos off him but Kolos keeps the position.
Andrews striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Andrews struggling a bit here.
Kolos is staying tight to Andrews's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Andrews struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Andrews tries to bench press Kolos off him but Kolos keeps the position.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.
Andrews is holding Kolos down, trying to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kolos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews loads up on a big right hand but Kolos slips the punch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolos.
#TD2#
Kolos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews struggling a bit here.
Andrews is trying to escape the position but Kolos is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Kolos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to control but Kolos postures up.
Andrews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolos off and has taken his back!#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews scores with punches and elbows.
Kolos is keeping busy.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andrews lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kolos.
Kolos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andrews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Can Kolos hold on?! Andrews is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kolos tries to escape the position.
Kolos is trying to get back to his feet but Andrews has full control of the position and if anything, Kolos has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Andrews sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kolos taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Andrews!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Henry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but Henry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is looking to control Henry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrews avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Henry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henry is thwarting Andrews's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrews wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Henry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it. #SUB#
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrews is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Andrews postures up in Henry's guard and throws a big left but Henry blocks it.
Henry is adopting a defensive guard.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andrews has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Andrews breaks from Henry's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Andrews with the ground and pound from mount.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Henry to control.#SUB#
Andrews is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Henry can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
Henry is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Henry can't escape the position.
Henry is still trying to improve position.
Henry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henry trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andrews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andrews has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews stands up over Henry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Andrews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Henry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Henry crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Henry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews gets back to half guard.
Andrews wants to control but Henry is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Henry.
Andrews manages to get to full guard.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrews is trying to keep Henry in close.
#SUB#
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Andrews.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Henry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrews's guard.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews looking to control.
Andrews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
Andrews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Andrews working over Henry with some ground and pound. Henry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
Henry is staying active underneath Andrews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Henry shoots and misses
and Andrews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henry fails with the takedown
letting Andrews counter with a right hand.
William Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tim Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Henry.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrews leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrews misses its target.
Andrews is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henry takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Henry dives in and scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Andrews doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry throws a strike but Andrews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Henry's brow. #SUB2#
Henry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andrews passes into side control.
Henry wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Henry is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Andrews works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Andrews working the head and body with strikes.
Andrews 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.
Henry is looking to reverse the position.
Henry is not content to let Andrews control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Tim Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews is working Henry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Andrews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andrews scoring with punches and elbows.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
Andrews cracks Henry with a big elbow.
Andrews wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy. #T3#
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andrews working away.
Andrews lands some shots froms side control.
Andrews is putting a hurting on Henry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andrews trying to control the position but Henry is working away.
Andrews is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Andrews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Henry is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Henry tries to control but Andrews manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Henry right now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Andrews. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Henry is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Andrews off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tim Andrews!
Tim Andrews wins by unanimous decision!
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