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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bruiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bruiser !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut.
Andriamboavonjy with a poor takedown
and Bruiser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bruiser .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruiser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andriamboavonjy dives on top into guard.
Andriamboavonjy looking to pass the guard.
Andriamboavonjy looking to sit in guard and control but Bruiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruiser wants to pass the guard but Andriamboavonjy is keeping the position.
Bruiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andriamboavonjy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bruiser controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andriamboavonjy is on top in guard.
Andriamboavonjy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruiser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andriamboavonjy has managed to get both his arms back between Bruiser 's legs - danger averted.
Andriamboavonjy wants to control from the top but Bruiser keeps moving.
Bruiser keeping full guard, as Andriamboavonjy tries to pass.
Bruiser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andriamboavonjy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy drops back looking for a leg! Bruiser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bruiser manages to kick Andriamboavonjy off! Andriamboavonjy jumps back into Bruiser 's guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruiser is looking for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy pushes his legs off easily.
Andriamboavonjy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bruiser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andriamboavonjy, into his guard.
Andriamboavonjy working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruiser trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruiser is one step ahead there.
Bruiser trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Bruiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andriamboavonjy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because John Bruiser wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bruiser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser tries for a kimura but Andriamboavonjy is defending well.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to reverse the position.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bruiser 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bruiser trying to control the action but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy wants to improve his position but Bruiser is controlling well.
Andriamboavonjy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruiser seems to be working for a kimura but Andriamboavonjy defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bruiser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bruiser gets caught flat footed, as Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruiser is keeping the position for now.
Bruiser wants to stand up but Andriamboavonjy is controlling him.
Bruiser controls Andriamboavonjy momentarily but Andriamboavonjy frees himself.
Andriamboavonjy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruiser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andriamboavonjy has managed to get both his arms back between Bruiser 's legs - danger averted.
Andriamboavonjy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andriamboavonjy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andriamboavonjy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bruiser looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bruiser looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bruiser !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruiser throwing strikes but Andriamboavonjy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bruiser tries to bench press Andriamboavonjy off him but Andriamboavonjy keeps the position.
Andriamboavonjy tries to move to mount but Bruiser blocks the move with his legs.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruiser is defending well.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to take a break and control but Bruiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy tries for a kimura but Bruiser is defending well.
Bruiser is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Bruiser 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bruiser is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andriamboavonjy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bruiser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bruiser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruiser wants to control but Andriamboavonjy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy trying to pass the guard but Bruiser defending well.
Bruiser looking for submissions off his back.
Bruiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andriamboavonjy is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andriamboavonjy is keen to just control but Bruiser is a slippery customer.
Andriamboavonjy tries to pass to full mount but Bruiser defends it.
Andriamboavonjy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bruiser tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruiser tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bruiser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andriamboavonjy trying to control from half guard but Bruiser is working away.
Andriamboavonjy wants to advance to full mount but Bruiser doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruiser 's guard.
Bruiser punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruiser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bruiser .
Bruiser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andriamboavonjy tries for a takedown but Bruiser circles away easily
and Bruiser holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bruiser stalling the fight.
Bruiser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bruiser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andriamboavonjy's guard.
Andriamboavonjy is pressing down on Bruiser 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andriamboavonjy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruiser manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruiser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andriamboavonjy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruiser is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy preventing the sweep.
Andriamboavonjy trying to control but Bruiser is working from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruiser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andriamboavonjy has managed to get both his arms back between Bruiser 's legs - danger averted.
Andriamboavonjy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bruiser missing with punches from the bottom.
Bruiser is not content to let Andriamboavonjy control the position.
Andriamboavonjy uses his free foot to push down on Bruiser 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bruiser .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Andriamboavonjy wants to control the pace but Bruiser is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy takes a swing at Bruiser 's ribcage but misses.
Andriamboavonjy dodges the punch combination from Bruiser .
Bruiser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andriamboavonjy struggling a bit here.
Andriamboavonjy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
John Bruiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruiser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Andriamboavonjy wants to control but Bruiser postures up.
An elbow from Bruiser crashes against the mat.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to regain half guard here but Bruiser keeps moving and retains side control.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bruiser looks to land a strike but Andriamboavonjy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bruiser won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Bruiser trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
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 John Bruiser .
I think Bruiser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Bruiser !
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