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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Andradge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Andradge has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Andradge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Crook!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andradge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andradge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Andradge lands but Crook takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rick Crook has been cut.
Crook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mike Andradge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andradge connects with a solid leg kick.
Crook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andradge throws a sloppy head kick and Crook moves out of range easily.
Andradge throws a sloppy head kick and Crook moves out of range easily.
Andradge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crook scores with a body shot.
Andradge tries a head kick but it misses.
Andradge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crook blocks a head kick by Andradge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crook misses with a few strikes there.
Andradge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crook.
Crook looks to throw the jab but Andradge is out of range.
Andradge throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andradge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andradge misses with a body kick.
Andradge tried to score with a low kick but Crook checks it.
Andradge throws a head kick that half lands.
Crook moves out of range of the body kick.
Crook blocks a head kick by Andradge.
Andradge lands with a kick to the temple. Crook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crook misses with the combination.
Andradge throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Crook lands.
Andradge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andradge throws a push kick but Crook slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by Crook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andradge.
Andradge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Andradge.
Crook blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Crook.
Andradge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andradge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andradge throws a push kick but Crook slaps the foot to one side.
Andradge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andradge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andradge.
Andradge throws a head kick but Crook moves out of range.
Crook throws a big shot that misses.
Andradge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andradge tries to land a front kick but Crook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andradge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crook throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Crook misses the target.
Andradge scores with a head kick.
Andradge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crook might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crook throws an off balance right hand
and Andradge counters with an outside leg kick.
Crook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andradge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Crook.
Andradge wants to land a leg kick but Crook is out of range.
Andradge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crook.
Andradge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andradge throws a sloppy head kick and Crook moves out of range easily.
Andradge is looking to slow Crook down with leg kicks.
Crook avoids the head kick by Andradge.
A head kick misses from Andradge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andradge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andradge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andradge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andradge throws a head kick that Crook semi-blocks.
Crook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andradge back to the cage. Crook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andradge throws a sloppy head kick
and Andradge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andradge throws the kick towards the body but Crook avoids it.
Andradge cracks the inside of Crook's front leg.
Crook cracks Andradge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andradge is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crook is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Andradge flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Andradge is out cold! Crook holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Crook!
A relieved looking Rick Crook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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