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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Ghosn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 cm
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177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
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183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiki Ghosn! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Andriamboavonjy misses. Ghosn lands a slapping body shot.
Andriamboavonjy throws a jab when Ghosn was well out of range. Ghosn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghosn thows a body shot but no joy. Ghosn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosn is just out of range. Ghosn works the jab nicely. Andriamboavonjy blocks a head kick by Ghosn.
Ghosn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy. Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghosn needs to keep his hands up - Andriamboavonjy had a free shot at his head there. Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body. Andriamboavonjy moves forwards but Ghosn connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ghosn misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses. Ghosn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andriamboavonjy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ghosn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Andriamboavonjy is looking to wear down Ghosn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ghosn slips a jab and a cross from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy checks the leg kick. Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Ghosn's head but Ghosn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn looks to land a combination. Andriamboavonjy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Ghosn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid it. Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right. A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage. Tiki Ghosn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghosn motions for Andriamboavonjy to come forward. Ghosn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ghosn misses with a wild body shot. Ghosn slips a jab from Andriamboavonjy. Ghosn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andriamboavonjy. Andriamboavonjy connects with a body shot that sends Ghosn's belly button to the back. Andriamboavonjy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ghosn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andriamboavonjy circles away quickly and effectively. Ghosn throws a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and checks it nicely. Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosn manages to avoid it. Ghosn lands a head shot. Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ghosn feints and then cracks Andriamboavonjy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andriamboavonjy down. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy is defended easily by Ghosn. Andriamboavonjy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghosn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Ghosn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andriamboavonjy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghosn. That snapped Andriamboavonjy's head back.
Andriamboavonjy checks a leg kick nicely. Ghosn scores with a decent looking hook. Andriamboavonjy loads up on a big right hand but Ghosn slips the punch. Nice sprawl there from Ghosn as Andriamboavonjy shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andriamboavonjy dives in and scores a takedown into Ghosn's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ghosn wants to stand but Andriamboavonjy is controlling the position. Andriamboavonjy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghosn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ghosn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Andriamboavonjy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghosn is retaining full guard. Andriamboavonjy throws a big elbow that misses. Ghosn has momentary wrist control but Andriamboavonjy slips an elbow through the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Ghosn pushes Andriamboavonjy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ghosn takes a swing at Andriamboavonjy's ribcage but misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ghosn connects with a solid leg kick. Ghosn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andriamboavonjy punishes Ghosn's body with a nice straight punch. Andriamboavonjy throws a series of punches but Ghosn avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Ghosn dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghosn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andriamboavonjy. Tiki Ghosn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Andriamboavonjy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosn. Ghosn connects with a body shot that sends Andriamboavonjy's belly button to the back. Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn connects with a crisp jab. Andriamboavonjy shoots in but no luck this time. Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Ghosn moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a double jab
and Ghosn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ghosn connects with a body shot that sends Andriamboavonjy's belly button to the back. Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut. Andriamboavonjy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andriamboavonjy digs a good hook to Ghosn's body.
Ghosn throws out a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range and Ghosn only half commits. Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosn manages to avoid it. Ghosn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andriamboavonjy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Andriamboavonjy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosn was well out of range. Poor timing from Andriamboavonjy. Ghosn lands with a cross. Ghosn stuffs the takedown. Ghosn scores with a decent looking hook. Ghosn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range and Ghosn settles back down. Ghosn is looking to slow Andriamboavonjy down with leg kicks. Ghosn misses with a low kick. Ghosn scores with a jab. Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ghosn lands with a hook. Andriamboavonjy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ghosn punishes Andriamboavonjy's body with a nice straight punch. Some wild striking there from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosn is just out of range. Andriamboavonjy throws a combination that misses and Ghosn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Andriamboavonjy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghosn circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andriamboavonjy. That kick from Ghosn tenderised Andriamboavonjy's leg. Andriamboavonjy is trying to keep his angry face on. Andriamboavonjy swings widly with a right hand
and Ghosn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghosn.
Ghosn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghosn lands a body shot.
Ghosn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosn. Ghosn throws the left hand but Andriamboavonjy avoids the punch easily. Ghosn thows a body shot but no joy. Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghosn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andriamboavonjy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Andriamboavonjy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Andriamboavonjy misses with a shot to the body and Ghosn counters with a stiff right hand. Nice shot by Ghosn. Andriamboavonjy lands a jab. Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghosn tries to sprawl out of it but Andriamboavonjy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghosn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Andriamboavonjy looks to land a combination but Ghosn avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andriamboavonjy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghosn on the side of the head. Andriamboavonjy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andriamboavonjy there as he acknowledges the shot. Andriamboavonjy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ghosn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ghosn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Andriamboavonjy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghosn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Andriamboavonjy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghosn can pounce on him.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ghosn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Andriamboavonjy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghosn. Ghosn misses with a hook. Andriamboavonjy ducked under it nicely. Andriamboavonjy misses with a body punch
and Ghosn counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Ghosn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghosn pinned against the cage. Ghosn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Andriamboavonjy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghosn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andriamboavonjy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghosn scrambles back to his feet. Ghosn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Andriamboavonjy throws a body punch but Ghosn moves out of range. Ghosn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andriamboavonjy. Ghosn tries to land a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy saw it coming and moves away.
Andriamboavonjy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ghosn cracks Andriamboavonjy with a right hand to the side of the head. Ghosn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ghosn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andriamboavonjy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Andriamboavonjy shoots in but Ghosn avoids the takedown attempt easily. Andriamboavonjy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oh Andriamboavonjy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Andriamboavonjy scores with a hook to the body. Ghosn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Andriamboavonjy throws an off balance right hand
and Ghosn comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Andriamboavonjy stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ghosn is on him like rabid pit bull! Andriamboavonjy slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiki Ghosn!
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