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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Stephenson (ranked 6654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Andrews (ranked 4733 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Andrews has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aldo Stephenson's chin.
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldo Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a right hand that Stephenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephenson also avoids with ease.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephenson walks into a straight right hand from Andrews.
Andrews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews throws a combination. Stephenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephenson has closed the distance and engaged Andrews in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson pulls 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.
Stephenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephenson pushes Andrews off and gets back to his feet.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Stephenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andrews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrews connects with a jab.
Andrews jabs at Stephenson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Stephenson's ribs.
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!
Stephenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Stephenson clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stephenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Andrews.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Stephenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Andrews does it's job there.
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!
Andrews scores with a sloppy right hand. Stephenson should have avoided that one.
Stephenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephenson is looking to clinch.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Andrews ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrews also avoids with ease.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
Jeremy Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews misses with a two punch combination.
Andrews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stephenson slips a jab from Andrews.
Andrews throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Andrews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice combination there by Andrews.
Stephenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Andrews. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Andrews does no damage.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches.
Stephenson jumps guard and drags Andrews to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrews prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson trying to control the position.
Andrews prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stephenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andrews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephenson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andrews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephenson dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephenson slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a one two! Stephenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stephenson clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrews uses from the top position.
Andrews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Stephenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephenson is pulling down on Andrews's head to control his posture.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson pulls Andrews in to control the position.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Stephenson working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
Stephenson pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four 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.
Stephenson has his hands on Andrews's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews scores with a hook.
Stephenson moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson has picked Andrews up - he's going for a ride! Stephenson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aldo Stephenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andrews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Andrews ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrews also avoids with ease.
Andrews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Andrews both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Stephenson is looking for a counter combo.
Andrews keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stephenson's hands.
Stephenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephenson is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews lands with a nice combination. Stephenson backs away looking to recover.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews scores with a punch to the head.
Jeremy Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephenson backs up against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephenson back to the cage. Andrews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephenson dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews lunges at Stephenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stephenson's hand.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Andrews ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrews also avoids with ease.
Andrews is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Andrews does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
Stephenson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Stephenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stephenson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stephenson scrambles back to his feet.
Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Stephenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stephenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephenson drops back down to his feet.
Andrews looking to stall.
Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephenson drives through and clinches with Andrews against the cage.
Stephenson jumps guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stephenson under the eye.
A nice combination there by Andrews.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Stephenson saw that one coming.
It looked like Stephenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrews 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Andrews!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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