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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by Inflikted. BJ Andrews had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnata misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gnata. No joy for Andrews on that attempt.
Andrews takes one to the chin there.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Gnata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gnata as Andrews shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews tries to clinch but Gnata is having none of it.
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Gnata's shoulder, as Gnata tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gnata to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Gnata does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Gnata which made him look bad.
Gnata looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Andrews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews jabs Gnata right on the nose. Gnata blinks but takes it well.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gnata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Gnata stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Gnata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right hand that misses
letting Gnata counter with a right hand.
Andrews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gnata tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andrews is in Gnata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gnata pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Gnata.
Andrews pushes down on Gnata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andrews wants to work for an arm triangle but Gnata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gnata gets full guard.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnata wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Gnata is keeping the position.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.
Gnata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrews!
Gnata misses with a head shot.
Andrews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gnata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound.
Andrews avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gnata.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound.
Andrews is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gnata misses with a head shot.
Gnata working Andrews over with strikes here.
Gnata looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gnata.
Gnata is trying to control. Andrews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata is looking to advance position but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gnata.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gnata throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gnata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gnata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gnata tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata dominated that round.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrews gets the takedown into side control.
Andrews tries for a kimura but Gnata is defending well.
Andrews is trying to get an arm triangle but Gnata is defending well.
Gnata is looking to regain half guard here but Andrews keeps moving and retains side control.
Andrews tries to advance to mount but Gnata denies him.
Andrews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gnata is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Gnata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews tries for a kimura but Gnata is defending well.
Andrews working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews prevents Gnata from improving his position.
Andrews stops Gnata from getting back to his feet.
Andrews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrews seems to be looking for submissions.
Gnata is trying to get back to full guard.
Gnata missing with punches from the bottom.
Gnata wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Gnata controlling the position well.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Gnata is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata wants to get back to full guard.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Gnata is defending well.
Gnata wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Gnata regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnata managing to control the position.
Andrews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Gnata.
Andrews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gnata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnata is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haloti Gnata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gnata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gnata holds on and takes a little breather.
Haloti Gnata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Gnata sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haloti Gnata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gnata lands with an overhand left.
Gnata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haloti Gnata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gnata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gnata circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews misses with a body shot
and Gnata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrews thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Gnata is just out of range.
Gnata looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
BJ Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gnata.
Gnata dips to his left and cracks Andrews with an uppercut!
Andrews has a takedown stuffed.
Andrews throws a hook but Gnata avoids it easily.
Gnata scores with a jab.
Andrews is looking to wear down Gnata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gnata sprawls well. Gnata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haloti Gnata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gnata defends it nicely.
Andrews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gnata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrews connects with a body shot that sends Gnata's belly button to the back.
Gnata misses with the combination.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Gnata, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Gnata against the cage but Gnata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Andrews with that takedown attempt.
Gnata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gnata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrews's head.
Gnata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gnata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gnata lands a jab to the nose.
Andrews is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gnata throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gnata but Gnata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Gnata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gnata as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews moves out of range as Gnata strikes.
Andrews swings for the body but Gnata moves out of range.
Andrews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gnata's guard.
Gnata is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
Gnata is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gnata looking for a sweep. Not yet Gnata, not yet.
Gnata controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gnata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
Gnata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Gnata is proving a slippery customer.
Gnata trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Gnata wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Gnata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Haloti Gnata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gnata as he avoids it easily.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gnata circles away.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gnata throws out the jab.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gnata on his heels. He'll look to pass Gnata's guard now, I'm sure.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
Gnata looking for a sweep. Not yet Gnata, not yet.
BJ Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gnata holds on and takes a little breather.
Haloti Gnata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gnata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
A combination from Andrews does no damage.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gnata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
and Gnata counters with a stiff right hand.
Haloti Gnata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews misses with a looping right.
Haloti Gnata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gnata sizes up Andrews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gnata counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Gnata.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haloti Gnata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gnata 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haloti Gnata!
Haloti Gnata decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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