Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Andary blocks a head kick by Radovic.
Andary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Radovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
Radovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Radovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andary at a distance.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Radovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radovic misses with a looping right.
Andary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radovic is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Andary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Radovic misses with a leg kick
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic stuns Andary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Radovic with the inside leg kick.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
A head kick by Radovic misses
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Radovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andary moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Radovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Andary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
Andary lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Radovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Andary as he checks the leg kick.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Radovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
As Radovic backs off Andary throws a huge counter combo but Radovic manages to avoid it all.
Andary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andary 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.
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Andary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Radovic's shoulder, as Radovic tries to avoid the shot.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Radovic.
Radovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Radovic.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radovic.
Andary flicks out a counter leg kick but Radovic steps away.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Radovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andary looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Radovic ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andary takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Andary avoids it.
Radovic throws a leg kick
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary tests Radovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andary throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Radovic misses the shot to the body.
Andary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Radovic moves out of range as Andary strikes.
Radovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andary is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Radovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Andary misses with a double jab.
Radovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andary slips a straight right by Radovic.
Andary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Andary.
Andary throws a head kick that misses
and Radovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andary lands a jab.#ROC2#Radovic is rocked!
Radovic throws a nice head kick!
Oh Radovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Andary is rocked!
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
and Andary rattles Radovic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Radovic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andary dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Radovic stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Andary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Stokes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andary wants to control but Stokes postures up.
Andary tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stokes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andary being controlled for a moment.
Andary tries to improve position but can't.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom.
Andary gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Andary is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Stokes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andary wants to hold on but Stokes pushes him away.
Stokes with a couple of short strikes.
Andary sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stokes not doing much here.
Stokes is keen to just control but Andary is a slippery customer.
Stokes is looking to stall here but Andary recovers full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Andary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stokes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Andary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stokes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andary is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Andary is looking for a kimura here.
Stokes wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stokes gets back to full guard.
Stokes is pulling down on Andary's head. It's preventing any offense from Andary, at least for the moment.
Andary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard.
Andary trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Stokes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stokes is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andary trying to control from half guard but Stokes is working away.
Andary wants to pass to mount but Stokes is defending the position.
Stokes is pressing down on Andary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Andary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Andary from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes 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#
Andary is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes 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#
Stokes scores with a nice right hand.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andary sizes up Stokes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Stokes pushes Andary up against the cage in a clinch.
Andary is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.#BC2#
Andary manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Stokes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andary is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Stokes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andary can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary taking a bit of punishment here - Stokes scoring with strikes. #T1#
Stokes advances to mount.
Stokes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stokes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andary is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andary is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
Stokes controlling from the full mount.
Andary is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Andary sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andary.
Stokes looking to pass the guard.
Stokes stays in close to Andary's body and controls the position.
Stokes advances position into side control!
Stokes wants to control but Andary is keeping him busy.
Stokes wants to control for a moment but Andary uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom. #T3#
Andary wants to improve his position but Stokes is controlling well.
Stokes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stokes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andary tries to roll over but Stokes keeps him under control.
Kieth Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stokes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Stokes seems content to control.
Andary manages to get to full guard.
Stokes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andary is keeping the position for now.
Stokes passes Andary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stokes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Andary actively working from the bottom here.
Andary moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes dominated that second round.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Andary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Andary.#TD#
Stokes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andary tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stokes is in Andary's guard.
Andary is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Andary keeps moving.
Stokes won't allow Andary to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andary is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stokes defends well.
Andary keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Stokes pushes down on Andary's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Stokes is trying to control. Andary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Andary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stokes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andary is looking for a sweep. Stokes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andary is still trying to improve position.
Stokes trying to pass the guard but Andary defending well.
Stokes trying to control the action but Andary is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes wants to free his trapped foot but Andary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Stokes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andary wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Stokes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andary counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stokes lands an overhand right.
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary misses with a few strikes there.
Stokes connects with a body shot that sends Andary's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Andary. No joy for Stokes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stokes.
Good work by Stokes as he checks the leg kick.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.#T4#
Stokes throws a lazy body kick
and Andary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andary misses with a double jab.
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 cross from Stokes lands.
Stokes misses the jab.
Andary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stokes lands with a straight right. Andary didn't see that one coming.
Andary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andary throws out the jab.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Andary circles away easily
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Stokes backing up. Stokes nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kieth Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Stokes is rocked!

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 Kieth Stokes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stokes, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Stokes!

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Andary.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fortythree avoids it.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Andary's body.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andary's head backwards.#T1#
Fortythree swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortythree, as that shot connected.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Fortythree 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.
Andary digs a good hook to Fortythree's body.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andary wants to slow Fortythree down by chopping away at his legs.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fortythree is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andary.
Fortythree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree scores with a body shot. #T3#
Andary throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary misses with a hook
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary slips a jab from Fortythree.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Andary looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortythree tries to clinch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Andary throws a right hand that Fortythree ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortythree also avoids with ease.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Fortythree gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Andary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andary blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Andary throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries to circle away but Fortythree has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andary throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andary gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Andary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fortythree. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fortythree lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
Andary misses with a jab to the body
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Andary tests Fortythree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortythree throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Andary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL2#
Fortythree pushes Andary up against the cage in a clinch.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
Andary content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary slips a jab from Fortythree.
It looked like Andary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Andary as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Andary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andary throws an off balance right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Andary throws a right and a left that Fortythree avoids nicely.
Fortythree connects with a jab.
Andary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andary takes one on the button.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Andary's body. Andary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Fortythree checks a low kick from Andary.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
A quick step to the side and Andary tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Fortythree there.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Fortythree steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andary.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andary throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andary swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Andary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andary moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortythree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortythree thuds his right hand into Andary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andary throws a sloppy body shot
and Andary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fortythree lands a jab to the nose.
Fortythree works Andary's body with a nice hook.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andary misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a thumping low kick.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A big right from Fortythree misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut
letting Andary counter with a right hand.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Andary throws a series of punches but Fortythree avoids them all with ease.
Fortythree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Andary moves away and avoids it.
Andary throws a big counter combination but Fortythree scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree works Andary's body with a nice hook.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Fortythree.#T2#
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
Fortythree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fortythree with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Andary clobbers Fortythree with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andary misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortythree.#T3#
Fortythree connects with a single shot there.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Andary thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fortythree throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Fortythree rushes Andary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andary tries to pull guard but Fortythree won't allow it.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
Andary prevents a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Fortythree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Andary blocking some punches.
Fortythree softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortythree as Andary tries to tie him up. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andary under the eye.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortythree 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Andary slips a jab from Grandis.
Nice shot by Grandis.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Andary takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Andary misses its intended target.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Andary lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grandis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Grandis misses with a hook
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grandis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandis walks into a left hand.
Grandis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Grandis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grandis misses with a body punch
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandis misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Grandis misses.
We've been informed that Grandis 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.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Andary blocks the low kick.
Andary looks to land a right hand but Grandis moved out of range.
Good exchange - Andary coming out on top.#ROC#Grandis is rocked!
Grandis misses with a combination
and Andary rattles Grandis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Grandis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Andary dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Grandis stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
An out of breath Gary Andary thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Andary throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a nice body kick.
Andary finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kangas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kangas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andary digs a good body shot into Kangas's ribs.
We've been informed that Kangas 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.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andary throws out the jab.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Andary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Andary was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kangas throws a solid leg kick but Andary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Kangas digs a good hook to Andary's body.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary swings for the body but Kangas moves 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!
A head kick misses from Andary.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andary.
Kangas throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.#T1#
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Andary misses.
Kangas blocks a head kick by Andary.
Kangas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andary misses with a low kick as Kangas jumps back.
Kangas fails to land with a series of punches.
Andary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Kangas lands.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Kangas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Kangas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Andary makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andary slips a straight right by Kangas.
Andary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kangas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Andary slips under a jab.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary throws a push kick but Kangas slaps the foot to one side.
Kangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary is looking for a counter combo.
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Andary connects with a leg kick.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Kangas throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andary misses with a body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kangas will feel that in the morning.
Kangas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andary.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
Andary looks to land a body kick but Kangas moved away.
Andary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Andary moves away and avoids it.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas looks for the body kick but Andary saw that one coming.
Kangas tries to move into range but Andary moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Gary Andary will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Kangas misses.
Andary throws a series of strikes that have Kangas backpedaling.
Andary lands with a kick to the temple. Kangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kangas catches Andary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Andary's ribs.
Gary Andary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangas scores with a jab to the head.
Andary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andary lands 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!
Andary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andary with the inside leg kick.
Andary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Andary misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and pushes Kangas back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kangas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andary - that landed with a thud.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
Andary loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andary.
Andary is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kangas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andary moves out of range of the strikes.
Andary shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Andary avoids it with no problem.
Andary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kangas lands a nice hook to Andary's body. Andary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Andary misses with a double jab.
Andary goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Andary.
Andary backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas fakes the leg kick and cracks Andary in the body.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andary doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kangas!
Andary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kangas presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Andary.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Kangas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kangas.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andary putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kangas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
Andary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas avoids a wild elbow strike from Andary.
Andary lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary slows down the pace here.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kangas wants to get back to striking at distance but Andary won't allow it.
Andary missing with knees to the body.
Andary tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Andary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kangas blocks it with crossed arms.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Andary scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Andary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andary leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Andary.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Kangas there.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Andary counters with a good low kick that Kangas was not able to check.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Andary misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Kangas 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.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Andary is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andary throws a combination that misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas throws out a powerful jab.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kangas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing.
Andary lands with an overhand left.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kangas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a good low kick that Andary was not able to check.
Andary throws a right and a left that Kangas avoids nicely.
Andary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andary avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Andary throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Andary lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Andary counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters circling a little - Andary finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Kangas avoids a kick to the body.
Andary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kangas tries to clinch but Andary is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Andary misses its target.
Andary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Andary uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas lands a body shot. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andary throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
Kangas tries to circle away but Andary has him pinned against the cage.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andary throws an elbow that misses.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Andary. #BC2#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andary takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kangas dodges the punch combination from Andary.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andary.
Andary looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
A left lands for Kangas.
Andary slips under a jab.
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas blocks a head kick by Andary.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kangas lands a glancing blow to the side of Andary's head.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Kangas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kangas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Strong cracks Andary with an open hand slap.
Strong blocks a head kick by Andary.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Andary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Andary creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strong working aggressively here.
Andary tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Strong. #BC#
Andary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong lands a front kick.
Andary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Andary throws a low kick but Strong moves out of range easily.
Andary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andary doesn't seem bothered though.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Strong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Strong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andary throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strong darts in and clinches Andary up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Andary tries to tie him up.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong digs a right hand underneath Andary's ribcage. Andary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Andary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary is looking to control Strong's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andary has his back to the cage.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andary trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andary into the cage.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong lands a left hand.
Andary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strong smiles and moves away.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andary on the side of the head.
Strong cracks Andary with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Strong misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Andary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andary swinging wildly here.
Strong scores with a jab.
Andary 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.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andary.
Strong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strong wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Strong blocks a head kick by Andary.
Andary looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Andary swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Andary.
A good leg kick by Strong. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Andary saw that one coming.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Andary connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strong slips a straight right by Andary.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andarys head.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
Strong avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
Andary changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andary moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Strong throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Andary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andary connects with a jab.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andary.
Strong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andary blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andary.
Strong working aggressively here.
Andary can't break the clinch.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Strong.
Andary tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the cage.
Andary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.#T1#
Andary misses with a body punch.
Andary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andary or not.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andary misses with a body punch.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andary tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the cage.
Strong tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Strong gets through Andary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with the head strike. #T2#
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary blocks an uppercut.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Andary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary misses with a body punch. #T3#
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andary.
Strong blocks an elbow strike from Andary.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andary stalling against the cage.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Andary effectively controlling the action here.
Andary tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Strong lands a right hand.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Andary pulls guard.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Andary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Andary has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong 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#
Andary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andary just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws a one two combo.
Strong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andary will feel that in the morning.
A solid body kick from Strong.
Andary throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
Andary takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strong lands with a slapping head kick.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andary. Andary obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Andary's ribs.
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strong wants to slow Andary down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Strong throws a series of punches but Andary avoids them all with ease.
Strong scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Strong gets a clinch.
Andary controlling the action here for a moment.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Strong is leaning against Andary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strong avoids a wild elbow strike from Andary.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong has Andary pressed against the cage, preventing Andary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andary is trying to drag Strong to the mat but Strong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Andary wants a takedown but no success here.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Andary blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Strong.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Strong presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andary tries for a takedown but Strong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary tries a knee to the head but Strong blocks it.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
Strong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andary.
Strong gets through Andary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short uppercut from Strong.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
A short left from Strong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
A right hand to the body from Strong.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Strong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strong.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Andary wants a takedown but no success here.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Andary tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Andary tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Andary tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary taking a breather.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andary has Strong pressed against the cage.
Andary leaning against his opponent.
Strong pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andary tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Andary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andary tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andary attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andary digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Andary in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andary throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Andary avoiding damage.
Andary throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andary throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Lee successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andary trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andary looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Andary looking to pass the guard.
Andary is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Andary is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Andary 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.#ES#
Andary is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Andary not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andary tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee pulls Andary in close to prevent any damage.
Andary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andary trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Andary won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andary wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Andary scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Andary misses with a looping left.
Andary thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#CL#
Andary instigates a clinch.
Andary blocking some punches.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Andary working aggressively here.
Andary dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Andary takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Andary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andary throws an elbow but misses.
Andary is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head. #BC#
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.#T1#
Andary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andary sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Andary avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Andary back into the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andary seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Andary tries to tie him up.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andary just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gary Andary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Lee.
Andary is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andary throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee digs a right hand into Andary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andary's gas tank.
Lee pushes Andary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andary is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andary throws an elbow but misses.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Andary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andary trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to pull guard but Andary holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #TD2#
Lee pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Andary wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T3#
Andary looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Andary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Andary's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Andary is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andary throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
Lee controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Andary but he's now mounted!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Lee 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andary throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Andary feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Andary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andary lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary misses with a knee strike.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Andary lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Charles Lee has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Andary blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Lee gets control of Andary's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lee controlling Andary's posture.
Andary tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andary controls the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andary trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Andary throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
Lee throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Andary swings for the body but Lee moves out of range. #T3#
Lee slips under a jab from Andary.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Andary with an uppercut!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andary.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andary lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gary Andary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andary.
Andary throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Andary paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee tries to clinch but Andary moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Andary blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
A big left from Lee misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Andary.
Lee tries to clinch up but Andary circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Andary throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee 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.
Andary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andary connects with a leg kick.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Gary Andary.
I think Lee 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charles Lee!
Charles Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Andary throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Andary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Andary fails to land the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai 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.
Andary shoots and misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai slips under a jab from Andary.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Andary needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andary takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Andary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Andary's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Andary closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai tries to clinch but Andary moves out of range. #CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Andary against the cage.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Chai lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Andary misses.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andary throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#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!
Andary throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andary.
Andary is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andary throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Andary has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch. #T3#
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Andary is pushing Chai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Andary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Andary decides to pull guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Andary is keeping the position.
Andary keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T4#
Andary can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Andary is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andary prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Chai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Andary looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Andary is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chai lets go of the hold and Andary can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CC Chai!
Our winner, CC Chai, 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: SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Eye moves out of range easily.
Eye defending well as Andary loads up on a big left hand.
Andary avoids the body shot from Eye.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Andary lands a nice shot that snaps Eye's head back.
Eye scores with a nice head shot.
Eye pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andary back to the cage. Eye follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andary slips a straight right by Eye.
Eye throws a shot from downtown. Andary moves away and avoids it.
Andary jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andary cracks Eye with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eye. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Andary takes the fight into the clinch.
Eye lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andary pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Eye misses with a punch to the body.
Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Eye misses with a punch to the body.
Eye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andary has him pressed against the cage.
Andary taking a breather.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pupp Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eye closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Eye lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Eye.
Andary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Andary.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eye.
A lazy body kick from Andary
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Andary tenderised Eye's leg. Eye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eye throws an off balance right hand
and Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andary throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Andary throws a hook but Eye avoids it easily.
Andary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eye lands a nice looking body shot.
Eye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andary wants to clinch up but Eye keeps it at a distance.
Andary keeps Eye at a distance using the push kick.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andary.
Andary staying out of range there.
Pupp Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andary doesn't manage to clinch there - Eye circles away.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.#T3#
Eye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andary.
Andary scores with a shot to the body.
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
Eye misses with a hook. Andary ducked under it nicely.
Eye throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Eye throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Andary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andary with a nice calf kick.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye lands a right hook to the body.
Andary scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Andary jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Andary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eye.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eye misses with a body shot.
Andary swings for the body but Eye moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eye misses with a double jab.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andary 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 Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Gary Andary will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andary with a poor takedown
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye lands with a cross.
Andary throws a head kick but Eye moves out of range.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
No luck for Andary with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eye wants to break free but Andary has control. #BC#
Andary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andary misses with a combination
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andary misses with an uppercut. Eye saw that one coming.
Andary connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Eye as he connects with a hook.
Eye throws a lazy uppercut
and Andary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Eye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andary's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andary duly obliges. #ROC#Eye is rocked!
Eye misses with a hook
and Andary counters with a huge left! Eye is in big trouble! He's backing up but Andary isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eye from any more damage. A dominating finish by Andary!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
Gary Andary seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMFL 16 - Chai vs. Peters
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Eye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andary scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eye checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Andary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andary landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Andary. #BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eye. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andary moves forwards but Eye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eye lands with a nice combination. Andary backs away looking to recover.
Pupp Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye throws a series of punches but Andary avoids them all with ease.
Eye throws a head kick that misses
and Andary counters with a two punch combo.
Eye connects with a single shot there.
Andary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Eye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Eye scores with a jab.
Andary takes one to the side of the head.
Andary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andary avoids the body shot from Eye.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Andary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andary scrambles back to his feet.
Andary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary lands a really nice looking cross but Eye seems unphased.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andary looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
Andary throws a nice looking combination but Eye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andary cracks Eye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eye's head.#T2#
Eye lands with an overhand left.
Andary moves out of range as Eye strikes.
Andary misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Andary bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eye is not content to let Andary control the position.
What's Eye going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Eye is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Andary tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Eye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andary controls the position from side control.
Eye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye is trying to control but Andary manages to pass to mount!
Eye wants to control but Andary is having none of it.#SUB#
Andary looking to secure an arm triangle but Eye defends it well. #SUB#
Andary goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eye turns into him and now he's in Andary's guard. #T4#
Eye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andary pulls Eye in close to prevent any damage.
Andary seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Eye slips nicely into half guard.
Eye throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andary to regain full guard.
Eye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andary controls Eye momentarily but Eye frees himself.
Eye throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Gary Andary 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#
Andary lands the left hand.
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
Andary throws a leg kick but Eye sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eye throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
Eye digs a good body shot into Andary's ribs.
Eye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eye lands with a good body shot.
Eye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andary connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eye scrambles back to his feet.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eye! But no joy.
Eye moves out of range of the strikes.
Andary throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Eye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andary doesn't seem phased though.
Eye walks into a left hand.
Gary Andary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Andary lands with a shot to the body.
Andary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andary slips under a jab from Eye.
Eye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eye cracks Andary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andary tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range.
Eye walks into a straight right hand from Andary.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye lands with an uppercut that bounces Andary off the cage and back into range.
Eye lands a glancing blow to the side of Andary's head.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Andary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Eye.#T2#
Andary misses with a hook.
A jab from Eye misses.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andary 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.
That kick from Andary tenderised Eye's leg. Eye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andary cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Eye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Eye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Eye gets tackled into the cage by Andary. Andary maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Eye tries to circle away but Andary has him pinned against the cage.
Andary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eye.
Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Andary.
Eye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andarys head.
Eye misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Andary misses with a knee strike.
Andary tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Eye - that landed with a thud.
Andary prevents a body shot from Eye.
Andary wants to take the fight to the mat but Eye manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Andary is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andary missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Andary.
Andary scores with a shot to the side of Eye's head.
Andary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eye is trying to force a seperation but Andary has the dominant position.
Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eye avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Eye.
Eye lands a body shot. #T4#
Andary is trying to maintain a safe position but Eye gets an underhook and turns Andary into the cage.
Eye tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Andary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Eye.
Eye moves away from the strike by Andary.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Eye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Eye slips a straight right by Andary.
Eye cracks Andary with an open hand slap.
Pupp Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Eye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andary doesn't seem phased though.
Eye with a hook.
Eye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andary or perhaps it was just good defense by Eye, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pupp Eye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andary is looking to clinch.
Eye tests Andary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andary takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Eye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye scores with a hook to the body. Andary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Andary saw that one coming.
Eye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Eye thuds a left hand into Andary's body.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eye checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andary connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Andary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Eye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye looks to throw the jab but Andary is out of range.
Eye slips under a jab from Andary.
A shot to the liver by Eye. Beautiful body shot.
Eye misses with a left hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Eye throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Eye scores with a nice strike.
Andary ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
Andary misses with a shot to the body
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
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!
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Andary darts in trying to clinch
and Eye counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Andary tries to move into range but Eye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andary.
Andary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andary misses with a hook.
Eye cracks a nice hook into Andary's ribs.
Andary misses with a combination
and Eye counters with a nice body shot.
Eye dodges the punch combination from Andary.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andary throws a push kick but Eye slaps the foot to one side.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andary tries to land a leg kick but Eye saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Andary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye.
Andary moves away from the strike by Eye.
Andary fails with the takedown
and Eye counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Andary gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Andary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andary doesn't manage to clinch there - Eye circles away.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eye.
It looked like Andary was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eye.
Andary 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.
Andary tries to clinch up but Eye circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Eye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andary is looking to clinch but Eye is avoiding it.
Andary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eye circles away quickly and effectively.
Eye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andary 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 Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Eye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Eye keeps the fight on the outside.
Andary connects with a body shot.
Andary slips under a jab from Eye.
Andary throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eye.
Andary tries to bum rush Eye with a series of wild strikes but Eye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andary walks into a stiff left hand from Eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andary misses with the combination.
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Eye.
Good exchange - Eye coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pupp Eye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eye 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMFL 13 - Hunt v Sadewa 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Lee.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Andary trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Andary is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andary is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Andary is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andary manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Andary's guard.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Andary has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Lee keeping full guard, as Andary tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andary defends well.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andary wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andary works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Andary. #SUB#
Andary is looking for a kimura here.
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lee wants to improve his position but Andary is controlling well.
Andary is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Andary wants to control but Lee is keeping busy. #T4#
Lee works his way into side control.
Andary is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andary tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Charles Lee has been cut.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andary circles away.
Lee checks a low kick from Andary.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andary misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Andary, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Andary against the cage but Andary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gary Andary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Lee.
Andary tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary lands with an overhand left.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before Andary throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lee's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Andary lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gary Andary!
An out of breath Gary Andary thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Andary throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and O Brien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Brien is pressed up against the cage. Andary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Brien down to the mat. O Brien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
O Brien throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andary doesn't seem bothered though.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
Andary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Andary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
Andary wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andary misses with a body shot
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
O Brien is looking to clinch but Andary is avoiding it.
Andary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andary gets off balance looking for a body kick
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
O Brien 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.
Andary moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Brien takes a step back to recover.
Andary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Andary jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien lands a nice looking kick to the body. Andary takes a step back to recover.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
Andary lands with a nice body punch.
Andary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
O Brien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Brien keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by Andary and move into the clinch.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andary takes one on the button.#CL#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Andary.#T3##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Andary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Brien 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.
Andary takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien throws a combination. Andary tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andary throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andary misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Andary knows he 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
Andary cracks O Brien with a good jab.
O Brien thumps Andary with a low kick.
Andary takes one on the button.
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.#T4#
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Andary moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As O Brien backs off Andary throws a huge counter combo but O Brien manages to avoid it all.
Andary slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws a low kick, looking for Andary's leg but Andary calmly moves out of range.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws out a leg kick but Andary moves out of range and O Brien only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andary! But no joy.
Andary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by O Brien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Brien.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Andary appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andary throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Andary throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andary.
Andary swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Andary lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andary throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Andary misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Brien!
O Brien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andary is able to avoid easily.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
Andary throws a fast counter high kick but O Brien manages to duck under it in time.
Andary misses with a looping left.
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
O Brien tries to work over Andary's front leg with a kick but Andary checks it.
Andary misses with a series of wild punches.
Andary misses the jab.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andary comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Andary misses with the combination.
Andary 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.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well. #T2#
A low kick from Andary misses
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
A head kick misses from Andary.
O Brien tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andary manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien blocks a jab.
Andary connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Brien momentarily.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andary staying out of range there.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
O Brien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andary moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Andary throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andary. #T3#
Andary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Andary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Brien backs up against the cage.
O Brien lands a jab to the nose.
O Brien checks a low kick from Andary.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
O Brien sizes up Andary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as O Brien blocks the leg kick.
Andary slips under a jab from O Brien.
Andary avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Brien with a body shot.
O Brien checks a low kick from Andary.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
A big left from Andary misses. #T4#
O Brien is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andary.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andary moves away from the strike by O Brien.
Andary appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
Andary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andary misses with a double jab.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
Andary takes one on the button.
Andary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andary.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andary can do to turn this around?
O Brien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice straight punches there by O Brien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Brien.
Andary slips under a jab from O Brien.
Andary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Brien with a nice cross.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andary blocks a jab.#CL2#
Andary clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.
O Brien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andary missing with knees to the body.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
O Brien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andary misses with an elbow over the top.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Andary.
O Brien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
Andary blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Andary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Brien misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
Andary shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Andary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gary Andary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Andary throws a big shot that misses.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.
Andary raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andary.
O Brien is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien scores with a leg kick.
Andary digs a good body shot into O Brien's ribs.
O Brien lands a nice looking body shot.
Andary throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien lands with a shot to the body.
Andary's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andary's hands.
Donk. Andary catches O Brien right on the button with a cross.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Andary. #T3#
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andary.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Andary takes one to the chin there.
Andary throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Brien.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Andary moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
Andary tries to land a leg kick but O Brien saw it coming and moves away.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
A little jabbing left from Andary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Brien.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Andary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Brien. #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!
Andary throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Andary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andary.
O Brien is looking to land body kicks.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andary throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Brien.
Andary looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andary doesn't seem phased though.
Andary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Brien.
Andary scores with a nice right hand.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andary's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brien 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
A relieved looking Miles O Brien 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: SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Aydin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aydin throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws a good cross that connects.
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Aydin backing up. Aydin nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Andary has managed to clinch.
Aydin is trying to push Andary away but Andary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aydin trying to land knees to the body.
Andary leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Andary looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aydin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary tries to stand but Aydin is controlling his head.
Andary taking a breather here.
Aydin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Andary easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Andary thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andary controlling from the full mount.
Andary looking to control but Aydin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Andary.
Aydin is desperately trying to improve his position but Andary has a good base and remains in mount.
Aydin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Aydin trying to control the position but Andary manages to sink in the hooks.
Andary controls the position.#T2#
Aydin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Andary there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aydin tries to reverse the position but Andary maintains control.
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Andary working for a submission but Aydin is keeping him at bay.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Andary looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Andary has control of Aydin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aydin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aydin working to try and regain half guard.
Andary controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary controlling his opponent.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely.
Aydin tries to lock up and control but Andary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aydin.
Aydin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andary slips under a jab.#TD#
Andary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aydin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Andary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andary has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andary lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Aydin tries to get to full guard but Andary has control of the leg.
Gary Andary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?
Aydin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Andary defends easily.
Andary preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aydin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andary has passed into half guard!
Aydin is trying to control but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aydin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aydin trying to get back to full guard but Andary takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin regains half guard.
Aydin trying to control but Andary postures up. #T3#
Andary prevents Aydin from improving his position.
Andary seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aydin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
We've been informed that Aydin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into side control.
Andary postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Aydin is trying to control Andary's posture but Andary avoids it.
Andary trying to control the action but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand but Aydin has his arm trapped.
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Andary controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Andary has a takedown stuffed.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Andary drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage. #BC#
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aydin misses with a looping left.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aydin misses with an uppercut
and Andary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aydin thinking.
Andary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary darts in looking for a takedown but Aydin gets double underhooks and turns Andary into the cage. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Andary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andary content to stall in guard here.
Aydin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andary. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Andary pushes his legs off easily.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Andary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
Aydin trying to control from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand up but Aydin is controlling the position.
Andary performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andary is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.
Aydin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andary looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aydin fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##BC#
Andary breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Aydin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary shoots in and drives through. Aydin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andary staying out of range there.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aydin swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Aydin misses with a hook.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Aydin looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Andary pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Andary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andary, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Andary!
Our winner, Gary Andary, 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: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Andary.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Andary takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary lands with a right hand.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawthorne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it 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!
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andary to counter with a crisp jab.
Andary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne throws a chopping leg kick but Andary manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary misses with a kick to the body.
Andary dips to his left and cracks Hawthorne with an uppercut!#T1#
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Andary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Andary slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andary slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Andary swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a solid leg kick but Andary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
A slow jab from Andary misses its intended target.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andary throws a counter high kick but Hawthorne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
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!
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andary throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary blocks a jab.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Andary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Andary finish him?
Hawthorne takes one on the button.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Andary moves out of range easily.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Hawthorne misses.
Andary throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Andary circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hawthorne drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Andary follows Hawthorne 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 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Andary!
After winning the bout, Gary Andary thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 48: Nuorempi vs Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown avoids the head kick by Andary.
Brown thuds a left hand into Andary's body.
Brown works Andary's body with a nice hook.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andarys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andary checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andary tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Andary missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andary misses with a hook.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a leg kick but Andary moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andary.
Omar Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary. #T1#
Andary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andary throws out the jab.
Andary misses with a few strikes there.
Andary 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.
Andary scores with a jab.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andary comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Andary.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andary.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Andary connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Andary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andary scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andary moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Andary throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Andary throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Andary misses.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andary's head.
Andary looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Andary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andary misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andary misses with a wild body shot.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Andary connects with a high kick.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown jabs Andary to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Andary has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andary misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andary lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andary throws a head punch that misses.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andary or not.
Andary lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Andary.
Andary has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Andary throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Andary pulls guard effortlessly.
Andary working a defensive guard here.
Andary is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andary has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andary is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omar Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Omar Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andary avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andary gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andary with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andary.
Andary misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown sizes up Andary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andary misses with a wild body shot.
Brown slips a straight right by Andary.
A telegraphed right hand from Andary misses the target.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Andary is wise to it.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andary wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Andary 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.
Brown takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
As Brown tries to get set, Andary tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
Brown is looking to chop away at Andary's legs.
Andary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andary. That did some damage!
Brown lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown lands a body shot.
Andary connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Andary misses the jab.
Andary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Andary staying out of range there.
Andary is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Andary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary lands the left hand.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Andary misses with a wild combination.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andary at a distance.
Andary defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Brown.
Andary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown.#T3#
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andary.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws the left hand but Andary avoids the punch easily.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Andary.
Brown slips under a jab from Andary.
Andary 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.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown tests Andary's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Andary moves into the clinch.
Andary lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andary prevents a body shot from Brown.
Andary lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Andary. #T4#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
Andary swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andary jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Andary gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andary walks into a jab.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andary checks the leg kick.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Andary takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andary misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Brown 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andary throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Andary pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andary to keep the fight standing.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Andary lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Andary.
Andary lands with a light punch inside.
Gary Andary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Andary's ribcage. Andary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andarys head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown gets through Andary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Brown lands a left hand.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andary lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Andary misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andary blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andary just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Andary misses with some punches.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andary.
Andary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andary takes a shot to the head.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown tries to pull guard but Andary holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Gary Andary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Brown.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Andary.
Brown tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A hook to the body from Andary.
A right handed body shot lands from Andary.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andary throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown tries to pull guard but Andary won't allow it.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andary blocks an uppercut.
Andary lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Andary 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. #T3#
Andary seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Andary advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andary throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Andary has control of the leg.
Andary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Brown.
I've got Brown 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Omar Brown!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Omar Brown!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Omar Brown!

Omar Brown wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Omar Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Andary lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andary throws a lazy head kick
and Haram counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haram! #CUT2#It looks like Gary Andary has been cut.
Haram just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andary.
Andary tries to clinch there but Haram circles away.
Haram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andary scores with a leg kick.
Andary looks to land a combination. Haram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Andary tenderised Haram's leg. Haram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andary avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Haram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Haram throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Andary wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andary is looking to slow Haram down with leg kicks. #CL#
Andary gets a clinch.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andary misses with some punches.
Andary lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Andary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
Haram blocking some punches.
Andary lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Andary.
Haram blocking some punches.
Haram digs a right hand into Andary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andary's gas tank. #T2#
Haram throws a head punch that misses.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary tries a body shot but Haram blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Haram controls the action.
Andary gets through Haram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary is trying to pull guard but Haram has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Haram - that landed with a thud.
Andary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary throws a head punch that misses.
Haram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haram struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Haram misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haram.
Haram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haram lands a right hand.
Andary has a couple of punches blocked by Haram. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch.
Andary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary with a nice calf kick.
Andary lands with a slapping head kick.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Haram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haram sizes up Andary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A jab from Andary misses.
Andary scores with the left hand. Haram knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Haram blocks the low kick.
Haram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andary is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Haram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andary feints and then cracks Haram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haram down.
Andary stuns Haram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haram counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Haram.
Andary's corner calls for a 1-2. Andary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Andary's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haram. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haram.
Andary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haram loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Jab by Andary.
Andary misses with a head kick.
Haram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andary with a nice calf kick.
Haram swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Andary scores with a jab to the body.
Haram looks to score with a jab to the body but Andary is just out of range.
Haram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Haram just misses with a punch to the body.
Haram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andary rather than just go for the knockout.
Andary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haram counters with a left to the body.
Andary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Haram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andary misses with a double jab
and Haram counters with a straight right hand.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Haram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
It looks like Andary has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andary misses with a body punch
and Haram counters with a nice uppercut.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary misses with a looping right.
Andary misses with an uppercut. Haram saw that one coming.#T2#
Haram throws a right and a left that Andary avoids nicely. #CL#
Andary has closed the distance and engaged Haram in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Andary.
Haram presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
Andary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary misses with the head strike.
Haram stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andary is working Haram over against the cage.
Gary Andary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Haram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haram tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary works on Haram's body with a couple of short punches.
Haram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andary throws a punch but it's blocked by Haram. #T3#
Andary misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haram lands with a right to the head.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Haram controls his hands.
Andary lands a shoulder strike.
Andary misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Andary drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Andary looking for a guillotine here but Haram defends easily.
Haram wants to stand and escape but instead Andary has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Haram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haram wants to sweep here but Andary controlling him for the moment.
Andary is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Andary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haram manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andary has Haram in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Andary's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Andary lands with an uppercut that bounces Haram off the cage and back into range.
Andary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andary ducks under a wild hook from Haram.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
Andary throws a leg kick but Haram moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram misses with a looping left.
Andary is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haram.
Andary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haram counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Andary lands.
Andary blocks a jab.#T1#
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haram manages to circle out of the way.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haram is able to avoid easily.
Haram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Andary.
Haram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haram. Andary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Andary blocks a jab.
Haram throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary throws a sloppy head kick
letting Haram counter with a right hand. #T2#
Andary misses with a head kick.
Andary slips under a jab.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary avoids the body shot from Haram.
Haram lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haram misses with a looping right.
A combination from Haram does no damage.
Andary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Haram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andary can pounce on him.
Andary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andary cracks Haram with a good jab.
Haram throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Andary counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Haram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haram throws a head punch that misses.
Andary makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andary.
Haram lands a hook that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
Haram scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andary.
Haram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andary scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haram prevents a body shot from Andary.
Gary Andary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andary blocking some punches.
Haram lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Haram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haram walks into a stiff left hand from Andary.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haram.
Haram takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boko Haram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andary misses with a wild body shot.
Andary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andary scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andary misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haram! But no joy.
Haram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Andary, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Andary.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boko Haram.
Well Andary 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Gary Andary!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Gary Andary!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Gary Andary!

Gary Andary wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Andary seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Andarys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Andarys.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Andarys ducks down to avoid it.
Andarys with a nice cross.
Andarys swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Andarys tries a quick counter leg kick but Wood is wise to it.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into Andarys's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wood won't allow Andarys to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys can't keep his opponent in guard - Wood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andarys for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andarys keeps working.
Wood passes into side control, despite Andarys's attempt to control the position.
Andarys can't do much from the bottom here.
Andarys manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wood's best efforts.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Andarys is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.
Wood lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Andarys actively working from the bottom here.
Andarys works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Andarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
Wood pushing down on Andarys's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andarys felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andarys is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Andarys still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Andarys has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Wood is looking for a sweep. Andarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully.
Andarys preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andarys is aware though and is defending well.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Andarys defends it easily. #T5#
Andarys trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys is looking to stand up but Wood won't let him.
Andarys trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wood lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Wood keeping moving, preventing Andarys from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7##SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andarys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Andarys's legs - danger averted.
Wood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood stays in close to Andarys's body and controls the position.
Wood trying to control but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
Andarys tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wood looking to control but Andarys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wood wants to control the pace but Andarys is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Wood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andarys has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andarys is looking to improve his position but Wood isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Wood looking to control but Andarys is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andarys tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Andarys defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wood.
Wood landing punches.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andarys is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Wood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Andarys.#TD#
Wood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Andarys looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Andarys trying to keep a closed guard but Wood is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood passes Andarys's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andarys is refusing to be controlled, as Wood sits in half guard.
Andarys is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Wood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andarys defends it well. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andarys is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andarys avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Andarys is defending it quite comfortably.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Andarys misses with a straight right.
Wood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andarys sprawls and moves away.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andarys counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andarys darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andarys counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries for a takedown but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andarys appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood dives in and grabs Andarys's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andarys pushes down on Wood's head and hops out.
Andarys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andarys throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Wood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andarys is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andarys moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Andarys is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andarys has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Wood wants to control from the top but Andarys keeps moving.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Andarys is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andarys is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andarys can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wood controls the pace.
Wood throwing strikes from guard but Andarys blocks nicely. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood passes into half guard.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Andarys is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood is stalling here. Andarys is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wood seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andarys has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andarys can do to turn this around?
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andarys keeps working. #T7#
Andarys wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Wood is working for a kimura but Andarys is defending it quite comfortably.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Andarys is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andarys works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andarys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jake Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andarys looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andarys looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andarys! #REVB#
Wood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andarys off and has taken his back!#T9##SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Andarys's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andarys turns into Wood and is now in his guard.
Andarys must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andarys wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Andarys tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andarys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andarys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Andarys stuffs the takedown attempt from Wood. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Andarys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andarys throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Andarys jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
Wood closes the distance and clinches up with Andarys, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes Andarys against the cage but Andarys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andarys fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andarys misses with the body kick#TD#
and Wood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wood preventing the sweep.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Andarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andarys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wood 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.
Wood passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andarys has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood 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. #SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Andarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wood is working for a submission of some sort. #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.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andarys tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Andarys.
Goren Andarys seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Wood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andarys's guard.#SUB#
Wood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wood has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
Wood looking to control. #T5##SUB2#
Andarys 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.
Andarys trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andarys can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andarys controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a triangle here but Andarys uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andarys content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wood is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andarys tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T8#
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.
Wood is trying to control Andarys's posture but Andarys avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wood is not content to let Andarys control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood looking to control but instead Andarys has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T9#
Andarys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood.
Wood trying to control the action but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Andarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andarys sees it coming and defends easily.
Wood wants to take a breather but Andarys is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Andarys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Andarys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jake Wood did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A nice leg kick from Andarys, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Andarys shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Andarys on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Andarys misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Wood shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andarys's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Andarys is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andarys is keeping the position for now.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andarys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wood has managed to get both his arms back between Andarys's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Wood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wood trying to control but Andarys is working from the bottom.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Andarys.#SUB2#
Andarys working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Andarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wood defends it easily.
Wood landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Wood slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wood has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Andarys defend it? Wood steps over the head and cranks it - Andarys is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Wood!
Jake Wood is the new bantamweight champion!
Jake Wood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 16: Colson vs Ramsay
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
Lambert scores with a nice strike.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. Andarys moves away and avoids it.
Lambert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andarys. Andarys obviously looking to wear him down.
Lambert scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert tries to bum rush Andarys with a series of wild strikes but Andarys uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Andarys rushes Lambert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Andarys.
Andarys is trying to pull guard but Lambert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lambert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andarys has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andarys scores with a hook to the body.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Andarys has the dominant position.
Andarys swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andarys tries to pull guard but Lambert won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goren Andarys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambert tries to circle away but Andarys has him pinned against the cage.
Lambert is trying to push Andarys away but Andarys has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andarys misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Andarys misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert prevents a body shot from Andarys. #TD#
Andarys pulls Lambert into guard. #SUB#
Andarys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambert is aware though and is defending well.
Lambert throws a strike but Andarys rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Andarys is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lambert pulls Andarys in close to his closed guard and prevents Andarys from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andarys content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Lambert looking to control.
Lambert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andarys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Lambert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andarys missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andarys with a nice head shot there.
Andarys trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andarys defends it easily.#T3#
Lambert controls Andarys momentarily but Andarys frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andarys accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andarys postures up in Lambert's guard and throws a big left but Lambert blocks it.
Lambert looking to control.
Andarys loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lambert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lambert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lambert tries to bum rush Andarys with a series of wild strikes but Andarys uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andarys. Lambert shrugs it off though. #T4#
Andarys connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andarys lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lambert's sensitive parts.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Andarys looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. Andarys moves away and avoids it.
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambert throws out the jab.
Lambert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Lambert on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lambert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andarys walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Lambert.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andarys. That's going to slow Lambert down.
Lambert throws out a loose jab but Andarys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambert just misses with a punch to the body.
Andarys wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lambert gets tackled into the cage by Andarys. Andarys maintains the clinch.
Andarys is trying to pull guard but Lambert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andarys creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andarys is leaning against Lambert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T5#
Andarys tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andarys tries to work over Lambert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Andarys on the inside.
Lambert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andarys lands a left hand.
Lambert tries to break the clinch but Andarys is controlling the position.
Andarys lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andarys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andarys throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambert.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Andarys fails to land.
Lambert blocks an uppercut.
Lambert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andarys lands with a left to the head.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.#T6#
Andarys is trying to pull guard but Lambert has him pressed against the cage.
Andarys lands a left hand.
Andarys has Lambert pressed against the cage, preventing Lambert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andarys misses with some punches.
Andarys misses with the head strike.
Andarys presses Lambert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
Lambert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Andarys is controlling him.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.
Andarys scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andarys stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
Andarys tries to throw a body punch but Lambert avoids it by throwing Andarys back against the cage. #T7#
Andarys is trying to pull guard but Lambert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Andarys.
Andarys pushes Lambert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andarys tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lambert smiles and moves away. #CL#
Andarys moves into range and clinches up with Lambert.
A short right from Andarys.
Andarys tries to pull guard but Lambert holds him up against the cage and eventually Andarys drops back down to his feet.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
Lambert tries to circle away but Andarys has him pinned against the cage.
Andarys tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Andarys.
Andarys tries for a takedown. No joy. #T8#
Andarys lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andarys goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andarys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andarys tries a body shot but Lambert blocks it.
Andarys can't find room to land a body shot as Lambert controls the action.
Andarys tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lambert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch but Andarys keeps him there for the moment.
Lambert prevents a body shot from Andarys.
Andarys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andarys working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Andarys.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
Andarys misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lambert wants to break the clinch but can't. #T9#
Andarys is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lambert is looking to break free of the clinch but Andarys has double underhooks.
Andarys working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andarys presses Lambert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andarys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andarys tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andarys jumps guard but Lambert turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andarys has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Andarys.
Andarys tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambert's elbow.
A short left from Andarys.
Nice body punch from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andarys digs a right hand into Lambert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lambert's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Goren Andarys dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Andarys does it's job there.
Andarys uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Andarys lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andarys.
That kick from Andarys tenderised Lambert's leg. Lambert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lambert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lambert 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.#CL#
Andarys moves into the clinch.
Andarys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
Lambert is looking to control Andarys's arms but Andarys gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lambert has his back to the cage.
Lambert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andarys lands a body shot.
Lambert wants to get back to striking at distance but Andarys won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andarys walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andarys tries to clinch but Lambert is having none of it.
Andarys lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andarys.
A swing and a miss from Lambert.
Andarys lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lambert will feel that in the morning.
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambert throws out the jab.
Lambert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lambert throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Lambert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andarys.
Andarys fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andarys pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andarys moves in looking to clinch but Lambert pushes him off.
It seemed like Lambert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andarys's head backwards.
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambert throws out the jab.
Lambert needs to keep his hands up - Andarys had a free shot at his head there.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys slips under a jab.
Lambert missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Andarys moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Andarys walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goren Andarys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys. #CL#
Andarys forces Lambert back against the cage and clinches.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Andarys has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Andarys pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Andarys looking for a guillotine here but Lambert defends easily.
Andarys looking for a sweep. Not yet Andarys, not yet. #SUB#
Andarys working for a triangle but Lambert defends it easily. #SUB#
Andarys looking for a guillotine here but Lambert defends easily. #T3#
Andarys trying to control the position. #SUB#
Andarys looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lambert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Andarys keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lambert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andarys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lambert has managed to get both his arms back between Andarys's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lambert has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Andarys to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lambert is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Andarys pulls down on the head and he's put Lambert to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Goren Andarys!
Goren Andarys seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 9: Lake vs Dutoit
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Block missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys scores with a leg kick.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Block.
Block avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andarys 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.
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
The fighters circling - Andarys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Block drives through and clinches with Andarys against the cage.
Andarys swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andarys swings wildly with an uppercut but Block uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Block escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Andarys is predictable there
and Block counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Block looks to score with a jab to the body but Andarys is just out of range.
Andarys gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Block counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
Goren Andarys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Block moves out of range easily.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys keeps the fight on the outside.
Block uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andarys.
Andarys fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Block is out of range.
Block misses with a looping right.
Block throws a right hand that misses
and Andarys counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andarys.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys lands a nice leg kick that just misses Block's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Andarys, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Block just misses with a punch to the body.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Block.
Andarys throws a wild body kick that Block sees coming a mile off.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range. #T3#
Andarys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Block throws out the jab.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Block throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andarys was covering up waiting for the punch and Block finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Block working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andarys's head.
Block 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.#SUB2#
Andarys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Block throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andarys works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Block forces his way into half guard.
Block works his way into side control. #T4##SUB#
Block is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andarys knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andarys is trying to improve his position.
Andarys on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Block working the head and body with strikes.
Andarys felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Block goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andarys rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Block's guard! Nice work there by Andarys!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Block is on top in guard. #REVR#
Block slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Gen Block 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#
Andarys keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Block misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Block is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Andarys scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andarys 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 Block has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Block and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andarys defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Block.
Andarys throws a fast counter high kick but Block manages to duck under it in time.
Block fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gen Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andarys moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Block appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Andarys lands a high kick!
Goren Andarys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Block.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block throws a shot from downtown. Andarys moves away and avoids it.
Block waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Block avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Andarys tries to land a front kick but Block steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Block tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andarys thumps Block with a low kick.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Block is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Block is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Block. Those never looked like landing.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Block throws a big counter combination but Andarys scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Block chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Goren Andarys seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Block blocks a leg kick.
Block wants to 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!
Block misses with a hook.
Block scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andarys with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Andarys.
Andarys looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Block rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andarys moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Block 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.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Block. That did some damage!
Andarys throws a chopping leg kick but Block manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Block was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andarys throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Block checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andarys throws a leg kick
and Block counters with a straight right hand.
Block swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick but Block moves out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Block throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andarys has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andarys stuffs the takedown.
Andarys lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Block scores with the left hand. Andarys knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Andarys looks for the body kick but Block saw that one coming.
Block changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Block shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andarys's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Andarys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Block working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Block stands and throws Andarys's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Block wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andarys, who protects the arm well.
Block throws an elbow but Andarys slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Block is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andarys has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Goren Andarys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andarys goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Block fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andarys just manages to avoid it.
Block throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys tries a low kick but Block avoids it.
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Block ducks down to avoid it.
Block shoots for a double leg takedown but Andarys sprawls well. He's pushed Block's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andarys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block misses with a hook.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick
and Block counters with a nice uppercut.
Block throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andarys loads up on a big right hand but Block slips the punch.
Block went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Block stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andarys.
Andarys throws a body kick that misses.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys is looking to land body kicks.
Block attempts a counter takedown but Andarys avoids it well and moves away.
Block staying out of range there.
Block appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Block throws a body shot but no joy.
Andarys throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Block misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Block throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Block on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Andarys lands an impressive looking overhand right. Block doesn't seem phased though.
Andarys fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Block scores with a hook to the body. Andarys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Block takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Block keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andarys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Block in his tracks.
Block checks a leg kick.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Block drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andarys sprawls and moves away.
Block blocks a low kick nicely.
Block misses with a takedown
and Andarys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andarys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Block.#T3#
Block looks to throw the jab but Andarys is out of range.
Block blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Block.
Andarys throws a hook but Block blocks it.
Block pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Block blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andarys. That's going to slow Block down.
Andarys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Block counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Block landing with the ground and pound.
Block stands up over Andarys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Block drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andarys manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Block has Andarys in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Block looking to control.
Gen Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Block is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andarys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Block working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andarys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andarys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goren Andarys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andarys 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goren Andarys!
A very excited looking Goren Andarys 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: HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Jiminez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Jiminez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andarys doesn't seem phased though.
Jiminez lands a head shot.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A big left from Andarys misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiminez.
Andarys scores with a nice strike.
Andarys connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andarys shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.#T1#
Andarys takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiminez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys tries a quick counter leg kick but Jiminez is wise to it.
Andarys takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Jiminez.
Jiminez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiminez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a loose jab but Andarys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andarys tried to score with a low kick but Jiminez checks it.#T2#
Jiminez scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiminez swinging wildly here.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys sizes up Jiminez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jiminez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andarys finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiminez's head.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiminez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andarys walks into a jab.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.#T3#
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andarys tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jiminez is able to avoid easily.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys looks to land a right hand but Jiminez moved out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Andarys misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys connects with a high kick.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez misses with a straight right.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez works Andarys's body with a nice hook.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A left and a right from Jiminez both land. Nice combination.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a counter right but Jiminez avoids it with no problem.
Jiminez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiminez connects with a right hand. Andarys shakes it off.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jiminez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andarys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys looks to land a left hand but Jiminez moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips under a jab.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andarys avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys walks into a straight right hand from Jiminez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Jiminez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andarys lands a high kick!
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys throws a low kick but Jiminez avoids it.
Jiminez throws a nice looking combination but Andarys bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andarys might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jiminez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Andarys avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiminez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiminez jabs Andarys right on the nose. Andarys blinks but takes it well.
Jiminez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys dodges the punch combination from Jiminez.
Jiminez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andarys 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.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez connects with a body shot.#T1#
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
Jiminez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiminez throws a jab when Andarys was well out of range.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiminez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andarys can do to turn this around?
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Andarys bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiminez's head backwards.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Andarys.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Andarys ducked under it nicely.
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
A slow jab from Andarys misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez punishes Andarys's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
As Andarys looks to move away, Jiminez throws a big counter combo but Andarys just gets out of the way.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez looks to land a left hand but Andarys moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andarys has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jiminez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez checks it.
It looked like Jiminez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiminez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andarys sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiminez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andarys moves away.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiminez throws a hook to the side of Andarys's head but Andarys sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Jiminez blocks the low kick.
Jiminez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Jiminez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiminez is looking to chop away at Andarys's legs.
Jiminez looks to land a combination but Andarys avoids it well.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jiminez duly obliges.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Andarys saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Andarys coming out on top.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Andarys misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
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 slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys thuds his right hand into Jiminez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Andarys defending well as Jiminez loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Jiminez.
Andarys shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
It seemed like Andarys was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys slips a straight right by Jiminez.
Jiminez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andarys eats them both and turns towards Jiminez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jiminez defending well as Andarys loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiminez misses with the combination.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andarys throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Jiminez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiminez!
Jiminez misses the jab.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Jiminez catches Andarys right on the button with a cross.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez checks a low kick from Andarys.
Jiminez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andarys takes one on the button.
Jiminez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Andarys is rocked!
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys slips a jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez backing away here, and Andarys unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
William Jiminez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys wants to land a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range.
Andarys listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andarys feints and then cracks Jiminez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiminez down.
A punch combination from Jiminez misses.
Andarys keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andarys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiminez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andarys drops his hands momentarily and Jiminez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goren Andarys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez misses the shot to the body.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jiminez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiminez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminez lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is looking to counter punch.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys feints a counter leg kick.
Andarys lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Jiminez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Jiminez coming out on top.
Jiminez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiminez misses with a hook.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys misses with a looping left.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jiminez lands with a right hand.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andarys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Jiminez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andarys back to the cage. Jiminez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys connects with an inside leg kick.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiminez throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiminez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andarys.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys misses with a straight right. #T4#
Andarys fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiminez checks it well.
Jiminez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez cracks Andarys with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiminez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andaryss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andarys looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiminez on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiminez.
William Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Jiminez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Jiminez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiminez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jiminez!
A very excited looking William Jiminez 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.

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