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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adalberto Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blockbuster Night Part 1. Andrew Tran has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adalberto Hancock's chin.
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193 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adalberto Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Tran!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock gets caught napping as Tran dives in and scores a takedown. Hancock manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hancock keeping full guard, as Tran tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tran passes into half guard.
Hancock is not content to let Tran control the position.
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hancock moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tran trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom.
Hancock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hancock striking off his back but it's not causing Tran any problems.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hancock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hancock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tran is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hancock.
Hancock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tran.
The referee asks Tran politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tran prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tran's best efforts.
Hancock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hancock.
Hancock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tran stops Hancock from standing up.
Hancock has his feet on Tran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hancock looking to score a takedown here. Tran is defending well but Hancock drives through and ends up in Tran's guard.
Tran throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tran working for a triangle but Hancock defends it easily.
Hancock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran keeping moving, preventing Hancock from controlling successfully.
Tran is trying to control the position but Hancock postures up.
Tran tries to strike from the bottom.
Tran is working an open guard so Hancock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hancock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tran quickly recovers to half guard.
Tran is looking for a sweep. Hancock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Hancock there.
Hancock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tran is just riding it out for now. Hancock eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock slows the pace down in half guard.
Hancock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock not doing much here.
Tran is controlling Hancock's trapped leg to prevent Hancock from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Hancock dominated that round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hancock 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.
Tran throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hancock lands a couple of digs.
Hancock has gone for a leg lock! Tran slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hancock's guard.
Tran throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran gets to his feet. Hancock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hancock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hancock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tran's head.
Hancock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hancock, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hancock is on top in guard.
Hancock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock connects with a couple of short punches.
Hancock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Hancock is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
Hancock won't allow Tran to sweep him here.
Hancock throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock preventing the sweep.
Hancock postures up in Tran's guard and throws a big left but Tran blocks it.
Hancock cracks Tran with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hancock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hancock throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tran 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.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Tran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hancock, up you get!
Tran misses with a head kick.
Tran gets caught napping as Hancock dives in and scores a takedown. Tran manages to retain guard.
Hancock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hancock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tran keeping moving, preventing Hancock from controlling successfully.
Hancock chips away with some ground and pound.
Tran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hancock.
Hancock content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Hancock dominated that second round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hancock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tran has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hancock has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tran successfully pulls guard.
Hancock throwing strikes but missing.
Hancock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hancock, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Tran.
Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tran is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hancock is working for a kimura but Tran is defending it quite comfortably.
Tran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adalberto Hancock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock winds up and cracks Tran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tran is looking to improve his position.
Tran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hancock.
Tran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hancock looking for a submission but Tran manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hancock gets to his feet - Tran follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hancock lands in his opponent's guard.
Hancock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hancock wants to control from the top but Tran keeps moving.
Hancock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hancock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hancock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hancock is working Tran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hancock postures up and lands a big shot to Tran's brow.
Hancock is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hancock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hancock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hancock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrew Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adalberto Hancock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hancock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Tran.
I think Hancock 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adalberto Hancock!
In defeat, Andrew Tran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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