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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 373 p4p, 257 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 56 p4p, 38 weight class). Andrianakis comes into the arena with The Andy Milonakis Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis swings for the body but Mormaer moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Mormaer avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Mormaer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mormaer to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A left lands for Andrianakis.
Mormaer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrianakis moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianakis.
Mormaer lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormaer.
Andrianakis gets through Mormaer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianakis managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Mormaer lands a knee to the body.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mormaer lands an uppercut.
Mormaer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer tries to pull guard but Andrianakis holds him up against the cage and eventually Mormaer drops back down to his feet.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Andrianakis on the inside.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Mormaer avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Mormaer in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianakis.
Mormaer scores a nice knee to the body.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Mormaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianakiss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Mormaer avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Knees to the body from Mormaer.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Mormaer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mormaer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrianakis is breathing heavily.
Mormaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mormaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mormaer.
Andrianakis managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Mormaer controls the action.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer blocks the elbow strike.
Mormaer lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianakis is trying to break the clinch but Mormaer is controlling him.
Mormaer jumps guard but Andrianakis stands there with Mormaer around his waist. Mormaer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis jabs at Mormaer's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Mormaer on the inside.
Mormaer blocking some punches.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrianakis is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis tries to work over Mormaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mormaer jumps guard but Andrianakis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milo Andrianakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aonghus Mormaer.
Mormaer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mormaer.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mormaer backwards.
Mormaer blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Mormaer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Andrianakis as the two fighters clinch.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Mormaer controls the action.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands a shot to the body.
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis digs a good body shot into Mormaer's ribs.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianakis steps away.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormaer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mormaer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrianakis scores with a hook.
Mormaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Mormaer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mormaer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrianakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mormaer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mormaer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianakis. Andrianakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mormaer moves in looking to clinch but Andrianakis pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Good work by Andrianakis as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianakis off the cage and back into range.
Mormaer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mormaer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Mormaer's ribs.
Mormaer throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Mormaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Mormaer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianakis.
Andrianakis jabs at Mormaer's body.
Mormaer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrianakis avoids it.
Mormaer is trying to pull guard but Andrianakis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mormaer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Mormaer avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Mormaer pulls Andrianakis into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer pulls Andrianakis in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrianakis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at The Infamous Duranto Gym inform us that Mormaer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mormaer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrianakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrianakis gets to his feet - Mormaer follows without any prompting.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Andrianakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mormaer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mormaer closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mormaer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mormaer is working an open guard so Andrianakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mormaer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mormaer scores with a hook.
Andrianakis connects with a looping right hand.
Andrianakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mormaer dips to his left and cracks Andrianakis with an uppercut!
Mormaer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Mormaer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Mormaer counters with a low kick, right behind Andrianakis 's knee.
Andrianakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Mormaer in his tracks for a moment.
Andrianakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mormaer has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Mormaer misses.
Andrianakis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Nice shot lands for Mormaer.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and Mormaer counters with an inside leg kick.
Andrianakis lands the left hand.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Mormaer rushes Andrianakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aonghus Mormaer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrianakis forces Mormaer back against the cage and clinches.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Andrianakis avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mormaer prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer manages to pull guard.
Mormaer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrianakis wants to stand but Mormaer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mormaer trying to control the position.
Andrianakis stands and steps away. Mormaer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mormaer. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mormaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mormaer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mormaer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis has Mormaer up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormaer's elbow.
Mormaer pulls guard effortlessly.
Mormaer trying to control the position.
Mormaer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrianakis is aware though and is defending well.
Andrianakis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mormaer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrianakis wants to stand and escape but instead Mormaer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mormaer stands and throws Andrianakis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andrianakis tries to escape but Mormaer is in control.
Andrianakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andrianakis is not content to let Mormaer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrianakis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrianakis pushes Mormaer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mormaer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mormaer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrianakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianakis is wriggling around trying to escape but Mormaer has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Andrianakis taps out and Mormaer picks up the big win! Great work there by Mormaer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aonghus Mormaer!
Aonghus Mormaer 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.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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