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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Memories- Guetta. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre checks a low kick from Delgado.
Andre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esteban Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Delgado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delgado. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delgado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Delgado!
Poor strikes thrown by Andre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Andre cracks Delgado with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Delgado can't escape the position.
Delgado is squirming around, avoiding Andre's attempts to control the action.
Andre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andre thowing shots but they're missing.
Andre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delgado is squirming around, avoiding Andre's attempts to control the action.
Andre controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delgado is looking to escape.
Andre is really struggling to control Delgado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andre controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Andre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Andre, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Andre against the cage but Andre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delgado gets a double leg takedown into Andre's guard.
Andre keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
Delgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado forces his way into half guard.
Delgado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado wants to take a breather but Andre is having none of it.
Delgado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andre keeps working.
Andre is trying to control but can't.
Delgado not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Esteban Delgado hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Andre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Alex Andre will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andre slips under a jab from Delgado.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Andre slaps away a takedown attempt from Delgado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Andre. No joy for Delgado on that attempt.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Delgado.
Delgado fails with the takedown.
Delgado has a takedown stuffed.
Andre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delgado.
A head kick misses from Andre.
Delgado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andre is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Delgado throwing strikes but missing.
Andre is looking to stand up but Delgado isn't so interested in that idea.
Delgado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre looking to control.
Delgado throws a big right hand that misses.
Delgado scoring with some ground and pound.
Delgado advances to half guard.
Delgado controlling the action here.
Andre regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delgado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Delgado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andre is pulling down on Delgado's head. It's preventing any offense from Delgado, at least for the moment.
Delgado postures up in Andre's guard and throws a big left but Andre blocks it.
Andre keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
Delgado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteban Delgado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andre is trying to keep Delgado in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Andre just wasn't active enough.
Andre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delgado shoots in looking for a takedown. Andre tries to sprawl out of it but Delgado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delgado shoots in but Andre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delgado shoots in but no luck this time.
Delgado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andre takes a swing at Delgado's ribcage but misses.
Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Andre sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Delgado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delgado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Delgado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andre's waist but Andre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delgado off to one side.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
Delgado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Andre, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Andre against the cage but Andre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delgado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alex Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
Delgado blocks a leg kick.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andre pinned against the cage. Andre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Delgado.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Esteban Delgado has been cut.
Andre misses the shot to the body.
Delgado moves out of range of the body kick.
Andre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delgado.
Andre is looking to wear down Delgado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andre lands with an overhand left.
Alex Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delgado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Delgado is rocked!
Delgado ducks under a wild hook from Andre.
Delgado is still on wobbly legs! Can Andre finish him?
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!
Andre lands a body shot.
Delgado throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
Delgado stuns Andre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andre sprawls well. Andre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delgado gets slowly back to his feet.
Delgado seems to have recovered his senses.
Delgado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries for a takedown but Andre circles away easily
and Andre counters with a beautiful punch that sends Delgado to the canvas!
Delgado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delgado keeping full guard, as Andre tries to pass.
Delgado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andre wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.
Andre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to stand but Delgado is controlling from the bottom.
Andre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delgado is keeping the position for now.
Delgado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Andre, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Andre against the cage but Andre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Andre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Andre misses with an uppercut. Delgado saw that one coming.
Delgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delgado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Andre!
Andre is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delgado looking to control but Andre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andre tries to reverse the position but Delgado maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Delgado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andre tries to land a front kick but Delgado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Delgado lands a head shot.
Andre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delgado fails with the takedown.
Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Andre.
Delgado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andre prevents Delgado from breaking the clinch.
Andre misses with a body punch.
Andre throws a punch but it's blocked by Delgado.
Andre swings wildly with an uppercut but Delgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andre working Delgado over with knees to the body.
Andre letting Delgado take a breather here.
Andre misses with a punch on the inside.
Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado misses with an uppercut.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delgado is defended easily by Andre.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Delgado.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Andre is looking to land body kicks.
Andre swings for the body but Delgado moves out of range.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Delgado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andre avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Andre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Andre.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Nice sprawl there from Andre as Delgado shoots in.
Andre throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delgado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andre scores with a head kick.
Delgado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andre was covering up waiting for the punch and Delgado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Delgado!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delgado is looking to escape.
Delgado blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delgado is looking to escape.
Andre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre had his way with Esteban Delgado in that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Delgado's cut.
That's time! Andre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Delgado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delgado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Delgado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delgado fails with the takedown.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Delgado.
Andre gets a clinch.
Delgado blocks a body shot from Andre.
Nice body punch from Andre.
Delgado is trying to break the clinch but Andre is controlling him.
Delgado fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delgado backwards.
Andre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andre trying to land knees to the body.
Andre presses Delgado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andre swings wildly with an uppercut but Delgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delgado has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andre regains guard immediately.
Delgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andre pulls Delgado in close to prevent any damage.
Alex Andre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andre avoids the attempt from Delgado to control.
Andre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Delgado because Andre loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to lock up and control but Andre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andre looking to control but Delgado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delgado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andre looking to control but Delgado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is desperately trying to improve his position but Andre has a good base and remains in mount.
Andre wants to control the pace but Delgado is squirming around nicely.
Delgado is trying to escape the mount.
Andre controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andre trying to control but Delgado is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andre!
Alex Andre retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Alex Andre 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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