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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 22 p4p, 67 weight class) and Janko Godwin (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). Andrianakis comes to the cage accompanied by The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. 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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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis closes the distance and pushes Godwin back into the cage.
Godwin has clasped his hands together around Andrianakis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andrianakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Godwin working the ground and pound.
Andrianakis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Godwin is controlling him well.
Andrianakis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Godwin scores with punches from side control.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Godwin landing a few strikes.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Godwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Godwin landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godwin grinds an elbow into Andrianakis's temple.
Godwin working the ground and pound.
Andrianakis tries to escape but Godwin is in control.
Check out the look on Godwin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andrianakis is rocked!
Andrianakis is pushing Godwin's head away, looking to escape. Godwin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet but Godwin is dominant here and he's now got Andrianakis's back!
Godwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrianakis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Godwin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Andrianakis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Godwin working for a choke but Andrianakis is defending well.
Godwin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Andrianakis is taking damage to the body and head.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up.
Godwin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Andrianakis hold on?
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andrianakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin scores with strikes from the back.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Andrianakis! Can he survive? No! He's out! Godwin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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