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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Okabe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Okabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Andriamboavonjy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a takedown but Okabe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andriamboavonjy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Okabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Okabe throws a right hand that misses
and Andriamboavonjy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okabe. Andriamboavonjy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okabe takes a swing at Andriamboavonjy's ribcage but misses.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a body shot that sends Okabe's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Okabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okabe loads up on a big right hand but Andriamboavonjy slips the punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andriamboavonjy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andriamboavonjy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okabe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andriamboavonjy off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andriamboavonjy hold on?!
Okabe keeps control of the position as Andriamboavonjy tries to break free.
Okabe trying to control.
Okabe scores with punches from the back.
Andriamboavonjy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a sweep. Okabe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okabe blocks the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy tries to get to full guard but Okabe has control of the leg.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okabe is working Andriamboavonjy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Okabe tries to free his leg and advance position but Andriamboavonjy is retaining full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okabe postures up in Andriamboavonjy's guard and throws a big left but Andriamboavonjy blocks it.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep here but Okabe controlling him for the moment.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Andriamboavonjy is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okabe distracts Andriamboavonjy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep here but Okabe controlling him for the moment.
Okabe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe trying to control but Andriamboavonjy is working from the bottom.
Okabe advances to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okabe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Okabe wants to take a breather but Andriamboavonjy is having none of it.
Andriamboavonjy tries to roll over but Okabe keeps him under control.
Andriamboavonjy taking some punishment here, with Okabe in his half guard.
Okabe trying to control from half guard but Andriamboavonjy is working away.
Andriamboavonjy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andriamboavonjy looking for a sweep. Not yet Andriamboavonjy, not yet.
Andriamboavonjy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe won't allow Andriamboavonjy to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okabe wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andriamboavonjy has momentary wrist control but Okabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Okabe stopping the sweep attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Okabe tries to roll over but Andriamboavonjy keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy throwing shots but Okabe is blocking nicely.
Andriamboavonjy is looking for a kimura but Okabe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andriamboavonjy to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenji Okabe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okabe misses the shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a left hand but Okabe moved out of range nicely.
Okabe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Okabe as Andriamboavonjy shoots in.
Okabe lands a nice looking body shot.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Okabe moves out of range.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Andriamboavonjy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okabe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andriamboavonjy doesn't manage to clinch there - Okabe circles away.
Okabe misses with a lunging right hand
and Andriamboavonjy counters with a nice uppercut.
Okabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andriamboavonjy rather than just go for the knockout.
Okabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andriamboavonjy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okabe loads up on a big right hand but Andriamboavonjy slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okabe moves away.
Okabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okabe misses with an uppercut. Andriamboavonjy saw that one coming.
Andriamboavonjy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andriamboavonjy throws a right and a left that Okabe avoids nicely.
Andriamboavonjy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okabe moves away.
Andriamboavonjy misses the body punch
enabling Okabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Okabe keeps the fight on the outside.
Okabe misses with a wild body shot.
Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Okabe.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andriamboavonjy sprawls well. Andriamboavonjy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okabe gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe slips a straight right by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okabe misses with a right hand
and Andriamboavonjy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andriamboavonjy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okabe counters with a single leg into guard. Andriamboavonjy didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okabe wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
Andriamboavonjy can't keep his opponent in guard - Okabe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andriamboavonjy tries to get to full guard but Okabe has control of the leg.
Okabe looks to land a strike but Andriamboavonjy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andriamboavonjy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okabe stands up and waves to Andriamboavonjy to follow him.
Andriamboavonjy wants to clinch.
Andriamboavonjy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Okabe.
Okabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andriamboavonjy is trying to defend but Okabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andriamboavonjy is pressing down on Okabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Okabe with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okabe is pushing down on Andriamboavonjy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andriamboavonjy is fighting to maintain full guard but Okabe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andriamboavonjy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenji Okabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okabe advances to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is not content to let Okabe control the position.
Okabe prevents Andriamboavonjy from improving his position.
Okabe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andriamboavonjy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Okabe.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Okabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okabe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okabe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andriamboavonjy swivels and escapes.
Andriamboavonjy throws a lazy right hand but Okabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okabe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okabe moves away from the strike by Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andriamboavonjys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okabe takes a swing at Andriamboavonjy's ribcage but misses.
Okabe misses the jab.
Kenji Okabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andriamboavonjy missing with a left hand there. Okabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a left hand but Okabe moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well.
Okabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andriamboavonjy circles away.
Okabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Andriamboavonjy sprawls well. He's pushed Okabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Okabe.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andriamboavonjy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andriamboavonjy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Okabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Okabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andriamboavonjy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okabe somewhat.
Okabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andriamboavonjy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy digs a good hook to Okabe's body.
Andriamboavonjy jabs at Okabe's body.
Andriamboavonjy tries to clinch but Okabe is having none of it.
Andriamboavonjy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okabe throws out the jab.
Andriamboavonjy swings widly with a right hand
and Okabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andriamboavonjy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okabe.
Okabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe moves out of range as Andriamboavonjy strikes.
Andriamboavonjy tries to sprawl but Okabe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andriamboavonjy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andriamboavonjy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okabe's guard.
Andriamboavonjy is pushing down on Okabe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okabe is fighting to maintain full guard but Andriamboavonjy has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okabe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andriamboavonjy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Okabe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andriamboavonjy's guard.
Okabe slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Andriamboavonjy.
Okabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andriamboavonjy!
Okabe working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy is looking to get to half guard.
Okabe cracks Andriamboavonjy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Okabe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andriamboavonjy is looking to escape.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andriamboavonjy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andriamboavonjy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Okabe with the ground and pound from mount.
Okabe lands a big elbow.
Andriamboavonjy working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Okabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okabe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
Kenji Okabe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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RATING
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