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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yordan Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCartney's choice of entrance music: Lord of the Boy. Andonov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Yordan Andonov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin McCartney!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCartney quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCartney tries to roll over but Andonov keeps him under control.
Andonov working McCartney over with strikes.
Andonov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCartney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andonov lands a nice short elbow.
McCartney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andonov is nestled in close to McCartney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCartney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCartney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andonov throwing strikes from guard but McCartney blocks nicely.
McCartney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andonov.
Andonov is in close to McCartney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
McCartney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
Andonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andonov distracts McCartney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCartney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Andonov escapes and throws McCartney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andonov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCartney works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is looking for a sweep. Andonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andonov is nestled in close to McCartney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCartney actively working from the bottom here.
McCartney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andonov.
Andonov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Andonov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Andonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney punching from the bottom.
Andonov throws a strike but McCartney avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andonov pushing down on McCartney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCartney trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCartney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCartney actively working from the bottom here.
Andonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yordan Andonov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andonov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andonov showed some decent athleticism there.
Andonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
Andonov is working for a submission of some sort.
McCartney looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney moves into full guard.
McCartney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
Andonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCartney looking for a sweep. Not yet McCartney, not yet.
Andonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCartney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andonov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCartney has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCartney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCartney has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
McCartney with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCartney trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCartney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCartney is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney 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.
McCartney stopping the sweep attempt from Andonov.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing McCartney from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCartney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andonov did well to prevent McCartney getting side control.
Andonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andonov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCartney is trying to control. Andonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCartney moves nicely into side control.
McCartney taking a break here but Andonov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McCartney works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonov is trying to improve his position.
Andonov seems a little lost for a moment, as McCartney dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin McCartney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCartney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andonov defends it nicely.
McCartney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCartney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andonov pinned against the cage. Andonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yordan Andonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McCartney.
Andonov drives through with a takedown into McCartney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov pushing down on McCartney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCartney is looking to improve his position.
McCartney is defending against the submission attempts here by Andonov.
McCartney is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Andonov throwing shots but McCartney is blocking nicely.
McCartney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andonov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McCartney's arms.
McCartney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McCartney misses with punches from the back.
Andonov covering up well under a series of strikes from McCartney.
McCartney is hanging on to Andonov's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, McCartney manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McCartney trying to control.
Andonov tries to break free.
Andonov looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCartney.
McCartney controlling the position well here. Andonov rolled but McCartney kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Andonov breaks McCartney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCartney pushes Andonov off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCartney is trying to defend but Andonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCartney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCartney.
McCartney working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin McCartney.
I think McCartney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Austin McCartney!
Our winner, Austin McCartney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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