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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by something to be proud of. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 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, James Gunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunter is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunter manages to avoid it.
Gunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunter.
It looks like Adam Andrews has been cut.
Gunter can't break the clinch.
Gunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Gunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Gunter.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. Gunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunter throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunter lands a nice hook to Andrews's body. Andrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunter throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Gunter misses
and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunter won't be happy with that.
Gunter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andrews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews working away.
The referee asks Andrews politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Andrews prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunter wants to control but Andrews postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control but Gunter is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Andrews stalls from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andrews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrews trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets to his feet. Gunter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Gunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andrews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunter is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Andrews just wasn't active enough.
Gunter throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunter misses with the combination.
Gunter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andrews counters with a shoot takedown. Gunter fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews stands and steps away. Gunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Andrews lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunter. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews is stalling in the full guard.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrews trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adam Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Andrews wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gunter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunter but Gunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunter throws a solid leg kick but Andrews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunter.
A cross from Gunter lands.
Gunter is breathing heavily.
Andrews has Gunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunter tries to circle away but Andrews has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunter.
Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews tightens his grip and picks Gunter up, before dumping him to the ground. Gunter manages to land in guard.
Andrews trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gunter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Gunter trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Gunter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andrews trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunter wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet.
Andrews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunter lands a body shot.
Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrews keeps control of Gunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews landing knees to the body.
Andrews is trying to trip Gunter. He has hold of a leg but Gunter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Andrews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andrews stays in close to Gunter's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Andrews's cut.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Andrews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunter's guard.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunter is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrews shoots in and drives through. Gunter sprawls well.
Gunter throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Gunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunter lands a nice hook to Andrews's body. Andrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews stands up and beckons Gunter to his feet.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrews moves out of range as Gunter strikes.
Gunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews connects with a high kick.
Andrews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunter's half guard.
Andrews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James Gunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andrews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adam Andrews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andrews looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gunter!
Andrews looking to secure an arm triangle but Gunter defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Andrews misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews throws some wild stikes that Gunter manages to avoid easily.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunter is looking to escape.
Andrews lands a big shot there that rocks Gunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Andrews!
A very excited looking Adam Andrews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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