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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Power Lifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Power Lifter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Power Lifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kale Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lifter looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
Andrews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lifter throws a series of strikes that have Andrews backpedaling.
It looks like Kale Andrews has been cut.
Andrews leaves Lifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Lifter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lifter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Lifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lifter tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lifter scores with a three punch combo!
Andrews gets a double leg takedown into Lifter's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Lifter keeps moving.
Andrews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andrews working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Lifter keeps moving.
Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two 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.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Lifter darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Lifter can't get the takedown.
Lifter can't get the takedown.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lifter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lifter is in Andrews's guard.
Andrews has control of Lifter's left arm, preventing Lifter from doing any damage.
Andrews is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lifter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.
Lifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lifter is one step ahead there.
Lifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lifter throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lifter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lifter tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.
Lifter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andrews back to the cage. Lifter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to sprawl but Lifter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lifter slips a nice elbow through Andrews's hands, connecting with Andrews's forehead.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lifter.
Andrews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lifter is working away from the top position though.
Lifter prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Andrews is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lifter slips a nice elbow through Andrews's hands, connecting with Andrews's forehead.
Lifter thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
Lifter prevents Andrews from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Lifter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrews wants it to stay on the feet.
Lifter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrews can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Lifter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Lifter crashes against the mat.
Lifter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lifter throws an elbow but Andrews slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lifter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lifter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andrews is avoiding damage well.
Andrews takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lifter working the strikes but Andrews uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Lifter has control of the leg.
Andrews is trying to stand back up but Lifter is controlling him
Lifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has hold of Lifter's hands but Lifter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lifter.
Lifter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lifter forces Andrews back against the cage and clinches.
Lifter tries for a takedown but Andrews manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Lifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lifter is trying to pull guard but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews successfully pulls guard.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lifter is one step ahead there.
Lifter throwing strikes but missing.
Lifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working for a triangle but Lifter defends it easily.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lifter postures up in Andrews's guard and throws a big left but Andrews blocks it.
Lifter stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Lifter controlling him for the moment.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Lifter is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lifter with a nice head shot there.
Lifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrews has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrews scores with a takedown into Lifter's guard.
Andrews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lifter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Lifter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kale Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lifter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrews backs up against the cage.
Lifter shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Lifter, which made it look bad.
Lifter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrews counters with a shoot takedown. Lifter fights it but they end up in guard.
Lifter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lifter tries to get out of the position.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Lifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews is looking to stand up but Lifter won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Lifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lifter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Lifter to the mat.
Lifter stops Andrews from standing up.
Lifter throwing strikes but missing.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Lifter is in close to Andrews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Lifter controlling him for the moment.
Lifter throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lifter.
Lifter tries to clinch up.
Lifter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrews defends well and Lifter ends up having to push Andrews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lifter shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Andrews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lifter stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Lifter gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews can't get the takedown.
Lifter tries for a takedown but Andrews manages to get underhooks.
Andrews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lifter wants a takedown but no success here.
Lifter is trying to drag Andrews to the mat but Andrews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lifter uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews trying to control the position here.
Lifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lifter 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Lifter!
Power Lifter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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