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Event:
UnderGround FC 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Andler tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Andler really is a fat lump.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andler pinned against the cage. Andler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andler misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Andler's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Andler has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andler pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Andler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Andler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Andler up and slammed him! Andler can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Andler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andler taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Andler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Andler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andler looking for submissions off his back.
Andler has hold of Jones 's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Jones working over Andler with some ground and pound. Andler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Andler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Andler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is thwarting Andler's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andler keeps working.
Andler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Rory Andler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Andler closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones .
Andler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andler connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Jones can't get the takedown.
Rory Andler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones .
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Andler lands a right hand. #TD#
Andler jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Andler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Andler working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Andler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Andler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Andler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andler keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Rory Andler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Andler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Andler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andler's head.
Andler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andler has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Andler has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Andler keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet. Andler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Andler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Jones throws Andler to one side and escapes!#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andler is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones working away.
Andler wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones lands an elbow.
Andler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andler wants to control but Jones postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Jones is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Andler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jones gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Andler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jones lets go of the hold and Andler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jones !
A determined Jon Jones didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Andler with a nice cross.
Mybitch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mybitch duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mybitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andler tries a head kick but it misses.
Mybitch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andler under the eye.
Mybitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andler.
Andler counters with a body kick.
Mybitch stuffs the takedown attempt from Andler. Andler gets slowly back to his feet.
Mybitch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mybitch throws a nice looking combination but Andler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andler unleashes a big counter combination but Mybitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mybitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yewis Mybitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mybitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andler throws a head kick but Mybitch moves out of range.
#KD#
Mybitch lands a left and a right that send Andler crashing to the mat, dazed. Mybitch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Andler is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mybitch has cracked Andler with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mybitch lands another huge swinging hook and Andler tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Andler, before Mybitch can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yewis Mybitch!
Yewis Mybitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in and bounces Andler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsopirang wants to pass the guard but Andler is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andler looking for a guillotine here but Sitsopirang defends easily.
Sitsopirang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andler is trying to keep Sitsopirang in close.
Sitsopirang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang is looking to work some ground and pound but Andler has wrist control.#SUB#
Andler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsopirang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andler really is a fat lump.
Sitsopirang wants to pass the guard but Andler is keeping the position.
Andler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andler pulls Sitsopirang in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sitsopirang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsopirang defends it easily.
Sitsopirang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andler wants to get back to his feet but Sitsopirang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sitsopirang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsopirang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Andler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsopirang defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andler is looking to land body kicks.
Andler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sitsopirang.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsopirang gets through Andler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsopirang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andler backwards. #TD2#
Sitsopirang drags the fight down to the ground.
Andler trying to control but Sitsopirang is working from the bottom.
Andler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sitsopirang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andler is really struggling to control Sitsopirang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Andler tries to stand but Sitsopirang is controlling from the bottom.
Sitsopirang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Sitsopirang pushes Andler off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Sitsopirang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsopirang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Andler jumps into guard, dragging Sitsopirang to the mat.
#SUB#
Andler is looking for a triangle but Sitsopirang pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Sitsopirang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sitsopirang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsopirang throws a big elbow that misses.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsopirang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andler's guard. #SU2#
Sitsopirang escapes and gets back to his feet.
Andler throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benchamek Sitsopirang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andler throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsopirang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andler's guard.#ES#
Andler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Sitsopirang rushes Andler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsopirang.
Sitsopirang lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsopirang has Andler pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsopirang.
Andler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsopirang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsopirang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsopirang avoiding damage.
#T1##BC2#
Sitsopirang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Andler. #TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sitsopirang showed some decent athleticism there.
Sitsopirang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Sitsopirang there.
Sitsopirang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsopirang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
Sitsopirang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andler to get to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Sitsopirang. No joy for Andler on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andler works over Sitsopirang's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Sitsopirang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsopirang lands in his opponent's guard.
Andler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andler has momentary wrist control but Sitsopirang slips an elbow through the middle.
Rory Andler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andler keeping moving, preventing Sitsopirang from controlling successfully.
Sitsopirang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang landing with the ground and pound.
Andler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsopirang controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benchamek Sitsopirang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsopirang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benchamek Sitsopirang!
Benchamek Sitsopirang gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Andler drives through and clinches with Talley against the cage.
Andler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talley avoids it.
Andler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Raymundo Talley has been cut.
Talley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andler smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Andler drives through and clinches with Talley against the cage.
Andler slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Andler.
Talley is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Andler breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Andler forces Talley back against the cage and clinches.
Andler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but Talley blocks with his arms.
Andler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Talley's face.
Talley taking a breather.
Andler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Talley blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andler instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Andler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Andler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Talley's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Talley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Andler.
#BC2#
Andler manages to break the clinch.
Andler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andler.
As Andler looks to move away, Talley throws a big counter combo but Andler just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Andler closes the distance and clinches.
Andler prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Andler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andler scores with a knee to the head.
Andler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andler has Talley up against the cage in a clinch.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but Talley blocks with his arms.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Andler has eaten all the pies!#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andler clinches up against the cage.
Andler wants to stall.
Andler is pushing Talley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Andler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Andler closes the distance and clinches.
Talley tries to pull guard but Andler holds him up against the cage and eventually Talley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymundo Talley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andler avoiding damage.
Andler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andler lands an elbow inside.
Andler misses with a knee strike.
Andler working the clinch nicely. Talley is working for position but Andler cracks him with a big knee to the head! Talley crumples up against the cage and Andler lands two more shots before the ref can save Talley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rory Andler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Andler drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Andler looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Andler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Andler is controlling the position.
Andler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Andler looking to stall.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Andler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andler is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Andler.
Andler missing with knees to the body.
Andler misses with a knee to the head.
Andler tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Andler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Andler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andler gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Andler.
Brooks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Andler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andler scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Andler has eaten all the pies!#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Andler gets a clinch.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Andler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andler is trying to stall.
Andler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andler managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
#T2#
Andler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andler is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks. #BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Andler. No joy for Brooks on that attempt. #CL2#
Andler drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Andler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Andler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Andler tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Andler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Andler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Andler is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andler crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Andler scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Andler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4##TD2#
Andler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andler prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andler's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks looking to break Andler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Andler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brooks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Andler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andler with a poor takedown #CL#
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Andler tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Andler working aggressively here.
Andler wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Andler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rory Andler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Andler breaks from the clinch.
Andler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andler obliges.
Andler misses with a knee to the head.
Andler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Andler tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Andler throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks avoiding damage as Andler throws knees to the body.
Andler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andler is working Brooks over against the cage.#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Andler has managed to clinch.
Andler misses with some punches.
Andler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Andler.
Andler is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Andler's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Andler rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andler prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Andler trying to land knees to the body.
Andler trying to land knees to the body.
Andler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rob Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Andler.
Andler looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Andler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andler tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andler has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andler misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Andler forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Andler can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Andler tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andler closes the distance and clinches.
Andler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andler has Brooks pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Andler.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andler misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Andler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andler tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Andler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andler tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Andler clinches up against the cage.
Andler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Andler has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Andler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Andler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Andler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks tries to strike from the bottom.
Andler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Andler trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Andler. #CL2#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Andler. Andler maintains the clinch.
Andler has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andler scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch.
Andler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Andler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Andler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Andler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andler looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Andler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Andler moves into the clinch.
Andler looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Andler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Andler misses with a knee strike.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Andler has double underhooks. #BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andler clinches with his opponent.
Andler is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Andler has the dominant position.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andler clinches with his opponent.
Andler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Andler misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Andler breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Andler gets a clinch.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Andler is controlling the position.
Andler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andler can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Andler is trying to stall.
#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Brooks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Andler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andler manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Andler's guard.
Rob Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Andler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Andler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Andler!
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