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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews's entrance music is something to be proud of. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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168 lbs
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185 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Macias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Macias.
It looks like Pedro Macias has been cut.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews being controlled against the cage.
Macias manages to break the clinch.
Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macias wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macias wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macias pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macias wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews controlling the position well.
Andrews is not content to let Macias control the position.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Macias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pedro Macias has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Andrews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macias tries to kick Andrews off but Andrews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Macias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
Macias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macias looking to control but Andrews passes into half guard.
Macias wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macias pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Macias wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macias is looking to escape.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
Macias wants to get back to full guard but Andrews has mounted him!
Andrews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Macias is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macias tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews has hold of Macias's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Macias manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Macias wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Andrews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Macias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Macias throws a head punch that misses.
Macias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macias can't get the takedown.
Andrews jumps guard but Macias stands there with Andrews around his waist. Andrews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrews trying to control the position but instead, Macias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrews into the cage.
Macias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Macias has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macias pulls Andrews into guard.
Macias trying to control the position.
Macias keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Macias trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andrews throws a head kick but Macias moves out of range.
Macias misses with a takedown attempt - Andrews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Macias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macias's waist but Macias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Macias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Macias working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias stands up and beckons Andrews to his feet.
Macias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macias rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macias fails to pull guard.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Macias gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews has Macias pressed against the cage, preventing Macias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macias gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Macias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macias passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macias's back!
A lull in the action here.
Macias turns into Andrews and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews pulls Macias in to control the position.
Macias throws a strike but Andrews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andrews 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Macias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Macias's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macias pinned against the cage. Macias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macias clinches up against the cage.
Macias drags the fight down to the ground.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.
Macias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macias, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Macias misses.
Macias scores with a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrews is concentrating on defense, preventing Macias from advancing position.
Andrews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macias's back!
Andrews controlling the position well here. Macias rolled but Andrews kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macias has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Andrews just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andrews is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macias is trying to roll into a better position but Andrews has get a rear naked choke and Macias is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Andrews!
Adam Andrews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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