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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suicide Bunny (ranked 1962 p4p, 265 weight class) and Yordan Andonov (ranked 2248 p4p, 302 weight class). Yordan Andonov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
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176 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andonov somewhat.
Bunny rushes Andonov and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bunny.
Bunny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andonovs head.
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Bunny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny just leaning against Andonov, taking a breather.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Bunny.
Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andonov.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunny.
Bunny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny is trying to stall.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny stops a takedown attempt from Andonov.
Bunny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonov blocks a body shot from Bunny.
Bunny lands a body punch.
Bunny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andonovs head.
Andonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andonov tries for a takedown but Bunny manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Bunny digs a right hand underneath Andonov's ribcage. Andonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bunny.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonov.
Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Andonov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bunny.
Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
A short left from Bunny.
Bunny has a couple of punches blocked by Andonov.
Andonov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunny is defending well.
Andonov blocks an uppercut.
Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonov being controlled against the cage.
Bunny lands a shot to the body.
Andonov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bunny fails to land.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Bunny digs a right hand underneath Andonov's ribcage. Andonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov blocking some punches.
Andonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bunny is working Andonov over against the cage.
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!
Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonov being controlled against the cage.
Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonov's elbow.
Bunny struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonov controls his hands.
Bunny scores with a shot to the side of Andonov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Bunny dominated that round.
That's time! Bunny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonov with the counter takedown but Bunny avoids it easily.
Bunny has managed to clinch.
Bunny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andonov can do to turn this around?
Bunny lands with a light punch inside.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunny pushes Andonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunny lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Andonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Bunny to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonov has Bunny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bunny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
Andonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunny lands a body punch.
Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bunny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunny gets through Andonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunny is pressed up against the cage. Andonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunny down to the mat. Bunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suicide Bunny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunny misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunny manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Bunny.
A nice left hand lands by Bunny.
Bunny tries a body shot but Andonov blocks it.
Bunny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunny just leaning against Andonov, taking a breather.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Bunny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bunny avoiding damage.
Bunny seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bunny working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Suicide Bunny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Bunny lands with a right to the head.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunny tries to sprawl out of it but Andonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunny pushes Andonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunny lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bunny lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonov.
Andonov is breathing heavily.
Andonov goes for a takedown attempt but Bunny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suicide Bunny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunny moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunny.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andonov gets tackled into the cage by Bunny. Bunny maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suicide Bunny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunny clinches up with Andonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Bunny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunny lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
Andonov is looking for a takedown.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunny misses with some punches.
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Bunny lands a right hand.
Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunny is pressed up against the cage. Andonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunny down to the mat. Bunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andonov tries for a takedown but Bunny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunny tries to clinch but Andonov moves out of range.
Bunny is looking to clinch but Andonov is avoiding it.
Bunny tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andonov.
Andonov works over Bunny with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andonov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andonov uses it to pass to side control.
Bunny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bunny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andonov on the ground.
Bunny taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonov slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Bunny.
Andonov is landing with some decent strikes but Bunny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bunny tries to hold on but Andonov postures up.
Andonov lands a nice shot to the head.
Bunny is desperately trying to improve his position but Andonov has a good base and remains in mount.
Andonov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yordan Andonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andonov cracks Bunny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andonov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunny throwing hammer fists to the chest of Andonov. What's that going to do exactly?
Andonov cracks Bunny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bunny is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Bunny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunny throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andonov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bunny scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Andonov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Andonov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
Yordan Andonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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