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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiptanui misses with a low kick.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a takedown but Andriamboavonjy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiptanui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiptanui tries a low kick but Andriamboavonjy avoids it.
Kiptanui looks to land a combination but Andriamboavonjy avoids it well.
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy pushes him off.
Andriamboavonjy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiptanui tries to clinch up
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui scores with a punch to the head.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook to the side of Kiptanui's head but Kiptanui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiptanui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy with a nice cross.
Andriamboavonjy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kiptanui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andriamboavonjy looking for a guillotine here but Kiptanui defends easily.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andriamboavonjy unloading with bombs!
Kiptanui wants to hold on but Andriamboavonjy pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is bucking up trying to escape but Andriamboavonjy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andriamboavonjy 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.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the attempt from Kiptanui to control.
Kiptanui is trying to escape the mount.
Kiptanui regains half guard.
Andriamboavonjy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiptanui defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiptanui gets full guard.
Kiptanui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andriamboavonjy defends it easily.
Kiptanui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy advances position into side control!
Kiptanui taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andriamboavonjy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andriamboavonjy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kiptanui manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kiptanui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andriamboavonjy is just riding it out for now. Kiptanui eventually gives up the hold.
Kiptanui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy won't allow Kiptanui to pass to mount.
Andriamboavonjy wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kiptanui there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kiptanui.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiptanui tries to free his leg and advance position but Andriamboavonjy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui advances position into side control!
Kiptanui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andriamboavonjy, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy tries to improve position but can't.
Andriamboavonjy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kiptanui prevents Andriamboavonjy from improving his position.
Kiptanui trying to control from half guard but Andriamboavonjy is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiptanui trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Kiptanui will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiptanui is just out of range.
Kiptanui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiptanui tries to bum rush Andriamboavonjy with a series of wild strikes but Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiptanui lands a high kick!
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiptanui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Kiptanui moves out of range.
Kiptanui throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Kiptanui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andriamboavonjy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiptanui.
A jab lands there for Andriamboavonjy.
Kiptanui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andriamboavonjy on his heels. He'll look to pass Andriamboavonjy's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andriamboavonjy tries to strike from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep but no luck.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Kiptanui from controlling successfully.
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Kiptanui is in close to Andriamboavonjy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiptanui landing with the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiptanui is aware though and is defending well.
Kiptanui advances position into side control!
Andriamboavonjy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiptanui lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andriamboavonjy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andriamboavonjy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kiptanui is working to get back to half guard.
Kiptanui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kiptanui won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
Kiptanui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
Andriamboavonjy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiptanui defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andriamboavonjy is on top in guard.
Gabriel Kiptanui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiptanui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andriamboavonjy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiptanui can't do much from the bottom here.
Kiptanui defending against the ground and pound.
Kiptanui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is looking to improve his position.
Andriamboavonjy drops an elbow to the side of Kiptanui's head.
Kiptanui tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
Kiptanui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andriamboavonjy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui is controlling Andriamboavonjy's trapped leg to prevent Andriamboavonjy from advancing to side control.
Kiptanui punching from the bottom.
Kiptanui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiptanui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui controls Andriamboavonjy momentarily but Andriamboavonjy frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy connects with a couple of short punches.
Andriamboavonjy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mahandry Andriamboavonjy 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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiptanui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiptanui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andriamboavonjy, who protects the arm well.
Kiptanui tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andriamboavonjy tries to bench press Kiptanui off him but Kiptanui keeps the position.
Kiptanui just content to control the position.
Andriamboavonjy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiptanui trying to control the action but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Kiptanui uses his free foot to push down on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andriamboavonjy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiptanui is trying to work for a kimura but Andriamboavonjy is defending well.
Andriamboavonjy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiptanui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andriamboavonjy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andriamboavonjy lands strikes from half guard.
Kiptanui moves into full guard.
Andriamboavonjy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andriamboavonjy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiptanui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andriamboavonjy has managed to get both his arms back between Kiptanui's legs - danger averted.
Kiptanui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andriamboavonjy working some strikes from top position.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiptanui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiptanui has wrist control.
Kiptanui is looking for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy pushes his legs off easily.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big right hand that misses.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiptanui's guard.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui wants to improve his position but Andriamboavonjy is controlling well.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiptanui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Kiptanui is keeping the position.
Kiptanui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass the guard but Kiptanui is keeping the position.
Andriamboavonjy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kiptanui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kiptanui has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Kiptanui from controlling successfully.
Andriamboavonjy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
I think Andriamboavonjy 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
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