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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andri Gunawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andri Gunawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunawan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunawan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunawan counters with a straight right hand.
Andrew misses with a hook
and Gunawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew clinches.
Andrew tries for a takedown but Gunawan manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrew's efforts to push away.
Andrew wants a takedown.
Andri Gunawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Andrew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunawan gets underhooks to prevent Andrew's takedown attempt.
Andrew tries for a takedown but Gunawan manages to get underhooks.
Gunawan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunawan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrew tries to pull guard but Gunawan holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrew drops back down to his feet.
Andrew looking for a takedown.
Andrew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andrew tries to break free but Gunawan pushes him back against the cage.
Andrew wants a takedown.
Gunawan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrew tries to clinch but Gunawan moves away
and Gunawan counters with a head kick.
Gunawan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andri Gunawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunawan sprawls well. He's pushed Andrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunawan is looking for a counter combo.
Andrew throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gunawan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunawan connects with a right hand. Andrew shakes it off.
Andrew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrew swings widly with a right hand
and Gunawan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrew thinking.
Andrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunawan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andrew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrew misses with a combination
letting Gunawan counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunawan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew tries for a takedown but Gunawan circles away easily
and Gunawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrew looks winded!
Gunawan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunawan counters with a straight right hand.
Andrew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunawan counters with a three punch combo that has Andrew backing up. Andrew nods at Gunawan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dan Andrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrew has his takedown stuffed
and Gunawan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunawan scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andri Gunawan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andrew misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Gunawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrew misses with a wild body shot.
Gunawan stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrew. Andrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrew can do to turn this around?
Gunawan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew has closed the distance and engaged Gunawan in a clinch.
Andrew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunawan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunawan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andri Gunawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Andrew.
Gunawan breaks from the clinch.
Andrew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrew misses with a shot to the body
and Gunawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew with a nice cross.
Andrew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunawan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrew shoots and misses
and Gunawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrew is breathing heavily.
Andrew tries to clinch but Gunawan moves away
and Gunawan counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Andrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunawan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrew misses with a double jab
and Gunawan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunawan cracks a nice hook into Andrew's ribs.
Andri Gunawan is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Andrew tries to clinch up
enabling Gunawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunawan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrew misses with a double jab
and Gunawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew shoots in but Gunawan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Andrew backs away, Gunawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrew misses with a jab to the body
and Gunawan counters with a series of strikes. Andrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunawan counters with a left to the body.
Gunawan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrew throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunawan counters with a three punch combo that has Andrew backing up. Andrew nods at Gunawan to acknowledge the strikes.
Andrew throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunawan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunawan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunawan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunawan scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrew with a poor takedown
and Andrew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrew misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gunawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunawan finish him?
Gunawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunawan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Andrew can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gunawan and Andrew drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gunawan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andri Gunawan!
Andri Gunawan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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