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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercenary.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary lands a nice shot that snaps Andrews's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Mark Andrews has been cut.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercenary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrews to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
A slow jab from Mercenary misses its intended target.
Andrews moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews swinging wildly here.
Mercenary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Andrews misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews slips a jab from Mercenary.
A combination from Andrews does no damage.
Mercenary takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercenary throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Vizual Mercenary has been cut.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Mercenary.#ROC#Andrews is rocked!
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercenary finish him?
Mercenary moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Andrews seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##KD#
Mercenary cracks Andrews with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Andrews looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mercenary finish him?
Mercenary missing with a left hand there. Andrews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Andrews.
Mercenary throws the left hand but Andrews avoids the punch easily.
Mercenary throws a jab when Andrews was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Mercenary cracks Andrews with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mercenary has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andrews to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Mark Andrews's cut even more.
Andrews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercenary.
Mercenary drops Andrews with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mercenary follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vizual Mercenary!
A very excited looking Vizual Mercenary made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Andrews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andrews tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gallahad manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Gallahad looking to isolate an arm here. Andrews doesn't see it coming and as Gallahad extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gallahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad very nearly forgot to thank Cobra Kai Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sabatory has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews avoiding damage.
Andrews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrews gets through Sabatory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Andrews lands a nice elbow.
Sabatory's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sabatory's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andrews gets through Sabatory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabatory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabatory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
A short right from Andrews.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sabatory is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andrews is defending well.#T1#
Andrews lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Sabatory's head.
Andrews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrews lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Sabatory's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sabatory drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews leaves Sabatory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sabatory closes the distance and pushes Andrews back into the cage.
Sabatory looking for a takedown.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews blocks the elbow strike.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Andrews lands an elbow inside that Sabatory shrugs off.
Sabatory blocks an elbow strike.
Andrews lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Lou Sabatory's cut even more.
Andrews is stalling here.
Sabatory blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrews lands an elbow inside.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.
Sabatory is trying to drag Andrews to the mat but Andrews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sabatory takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
Sabatory takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabatory is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?#CUT#The cut above Lou Sabatory's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Sabatory looks winded!
Andrews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Sabatory drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrews unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sabatory! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Andrews is unloading with more strikes now! Sabatory drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Doumergue pushes him off.
Doumergue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Doumergue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doumergue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andrews manages to circle out of the way.
Doumergue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Doumergue circles away.
As Andrews tries to get set, Doumergue tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrews manages to avoid the attempt.
Doumergue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doumergue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumergue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrews sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Andrews wants to clinch.#T1#
Doumergue fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Doumergue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews tries to clinch but Doumergue is having none of it.
Doumergue swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Doumergue circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Andrews pushes Doumergue up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumergue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrews lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doumergue wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
#T2#
Good body shot from Andrews.
Andrews lands an uppercut.
Andrews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doumergue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doumergue tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Doumergue's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Doumergue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doumergue being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews. #T3#
Andrews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doumergue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mark Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Doumergue circles away.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Andrews has closed the distance and engaged Doumergue in a clinch.
#BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Andrews darts in and clinches Doumergue up against the cage.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
#T4#
Andrews lands a left hand.
Doumergue has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
Doumergue is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Doumergue wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Doumergue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doumergue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Doumergue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews lands a shot to the body.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doumergue wants a takedown.
#T1#
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
Andrews is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Doumergue's takedown attempt.
Andrews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumergue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
A body shot lands from Andrews.
Andrews lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrews.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrews.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards.
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 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Andrews - that landed with a thud.
Andrews lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Andrews cracks Doumergue with a nice body shot.
Andrews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. Doumergue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doumergue feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Doumergue circles away.
#CL2#
Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumergue.
Andrews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Andrews.
Andrews gets through Doumergue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doumergue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrews stalling in the clinch.
Andrews lands a hook that snaps the head of Doumergue backwards. #ROC2#Doumergue is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Andrews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Doumergue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumergue tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Doumergue gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Doumergue can't get the takedown.
Doumergue wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Doumergue! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Andrews is unloading with more strikes now! Doumergue drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Alex fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews.#BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Andrews counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Glazy Alex has been cut.#CL#
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alex tries to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling the position.
Alex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andrews after a bit of a struggle.
Alex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glazy Alex.#T1#
Andrews lands with a right to the head.
Andrews misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Andrews manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alex, pushing him back against the cage.
Alex is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrews circles away.#CL#
Alex tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alex is looking to control Andrews's arms but Andrews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alex has his back to the cage.
Alex tries to throw a body punch but Andrews avoids it by throwing Alex back against the cage.
Andrews just leaning against Alex, taking a breather. #T2#
Alex letting Andrews take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Andrews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrews.
Alex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alex backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glazy Alex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.
Alex fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL#
Andrews has Alex up against the cage in a clinch.
Alex tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alex backwards.
Good body shot from Andrews.
Andrews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrews controlling the action here for a moment.
Alex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Alex takes a shot to the head.
Andrews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alex jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Alex around his waist. Alex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alex looks winded!
Alex tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Alex drops back down to his feet.
Andrews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alex backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews scores with a hook to the body.
Alex goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Andrews has Alex up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glazy Alex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Andrews closes the distance and pushes Alex back into the cage.
Alex working hard to break the clinch.
Alex tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Alex drops back down to his feet.
Alex is trying to break free.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alex's efforts to push away.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alex avoids it.
Alex drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Andrews clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Alex tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glazy Alex.
Alex fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alex looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Andrews connects with a right that clearly hurt Alex. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Andrews proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Alex collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timofel, pushing him back against the cage.
Timofel wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Timofel tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timofel is trying to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Timofel drops back down to his feet.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Timofel looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but Timofel just gets out of the way.
Timofel fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timofel sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Timofel.#T1#
Timofel fails to pull guard.
Andrews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews lands a right hand.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timofel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timofel.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timofels head.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Timofel avoids the damage to the body.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch. #T2#
Andrews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrews stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel being controlled against the cage.
Timofel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timofel backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Timofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Andrews pushes Timofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Timofel blocks it.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews pushes Timofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timofel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Timofel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timofel's efforts to push away.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrews up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrews wants to land a leg kick but Timofel is out of range.
Timofel throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Mark Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a double jab.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timofel can do to turn this around?#KD#
Nice combo by Andrews! Oh, that's hurt him - Timofel falls to the canvas and Andrews follows him into side control. #ROC#Timofel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews prevents Timofel from escaping the position.
Timofel is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Timofel tries to improve position but can't.
Andrews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Timofel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Timofel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timofel seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Timofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Timofel trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Timofel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrews's guard.
Andrews is trying to stand.
Timofel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
Timofel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Timofel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Timofel seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Timofel trying to control the pace. #T3#
Timofel is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timofel on the ground.
Nice strikes from Timofel there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Timofel is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Andrews will probably get the nod.
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#
Timofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Timofel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Timofel shoots in.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Timofel misses its intended target.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Timofel is quick to defend against it.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timofel tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range. #CL#
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews presses Timofel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timofel is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Andrews breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Andrews lands a left and a right that sends Timofel crashing to the canvas! Andrews dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Matvei Timofel has been cut.
Timofel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timofel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews wants to stand but Timofel is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Timofel regains half guard.
Andrews is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Timofel manages to get to full guard.
Andrews won't allow Timofel to get back to his feet. #T2#
Timofel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Timofel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Timofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Timofel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Timofel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Timofel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrews can't keep his opponent in guard - Timofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Timofel gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Timofel moves into the clinch.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Timofel.
#TD2#
Timofel pulls guard.
Timofel looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Timofel has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
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Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Niemi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niemi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Andrews drops Niemi with a right and a left! Andrews comes rushing in but Niemi regains his composure and manages to keep Andrews in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Qubert Niemi has been cut.#SU2#
Andrews gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrews in his tracks. #CL2#
Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrews pushes Niemi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Andrews. #BC2#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Niemi. #CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niemi is trying to stall.
Niemi misses with some punches.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Andrews avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
Niemi working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews lands an uppercut.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Andrews - that landed with a thud.
Niemi is trying to stall.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Niemi is stalling here.
Andrews blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niemi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Niemi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Niemi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niemi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Niemi.
Andrews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Andrews. #BC2#
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andrews takes the fight into the clinch.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Andrews avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
Niemi wants to stall.
Niemi lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrews backwards. #BC2#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niemi lands a slapping body shot.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Niemi saw that one coming.
Niemi connects with a looping right hand.
Niemi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Niemi sets himself, and Andrews steps forward looking for the clinch! Niemi avoids it this time.
Niemi throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range. #CL2#
Andrews pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrews has Niemi pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Niemi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrews.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Niemi.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Niemi swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Niemi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Nice jab there from Andrews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Niemi cracks Andrews with a good jab.#CL2#
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niemi, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrews slows down the pace here.
Niemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niemi dodges an elbow strike from Andrews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qubert Niemi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Niemi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews. #CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and pushes Niemi back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews.
Andrews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Andrews as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Niemi avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemi misses the target.#CL2#
Niemi tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Niemi on the inside. #T1#
Niemi blocks an elbow strike.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Andrews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemi misses with some punches.
Niemi can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Andrews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body.
Niemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niemi misses with the head strike.
Niemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qubert Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Andrews rushes Niemi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews lands an uppercut.
Andrews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niemi lands a head shot.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Andrews takes the fight into the clinch.
Niemi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrews.
Andrews prevents Niemi from breaking the clinch.
Andrews trying to land knees to the body.
Niemi lands a shoulder strike.
Andrews working aggressively here.
#T3#
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Niemi. #BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews with a hook.#CL2#
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mark Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemi blocks an elbow strike from Andrews.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niemi avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrews is keeping busy.
Andrews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemi backwards. #T4##BC2#
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Niemi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niemi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.
A short right from Niemi.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Niemi.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Niemi tries to stall but Andrews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Niemi leaning against his opponent.
Andrews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Qubert Niemi's cut.
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#
Niemi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Andrews tries to clinch but Niemi is having none of it.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niemi.#CL2#
Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niemi blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrews avoiding damage.
Niemi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Andrews pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrews.
Andrews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niemi looking to stall.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Niemi lands a shoulder strike.
Niemi taking a breather.
Niemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrews in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andrews gets a clinch.
Niemi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Andrews prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Niemi avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Niemi is blocking nicely.
Niemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Niemi stalling in the clinch but Andrews improves position.
Niemi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrews dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niemi.
Andrews slows down the pace here.
Niemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrews taking a breather.
Niemi misses with a body punch.
Niemi misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrews up against the cage.#T3#
Andrews has Niemi pressed against the cage.
Niemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niemi working aggressively here.
Niemi stalling in the clinch but Andrews improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niemi misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews.
Andrews slows down the pace here.
Andrews blocks a body shot from Niemi.
Andrews stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Andrews lands a left hand.
Andrews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Andrews takes a shot to the head.
Niemi throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Niemi misses with a body punch.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrews controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrews tries a body shot but Niemi blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Niemi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Qubert Niemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Andrews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrews 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Vakaloloma lands a nice hook to Andrews's body. Andrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Andrews clinches up with Vakaloloma and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vakaloloma up against the cage.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Vakaloloma's head.
Vakaloloma taking a breather.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vakaloloma backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrews lands a left hand.
#T1#
Vakaloloma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakaloloma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vakaloloma is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
Vakaloloma takes a shot to the head.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Vakaloloma.
Andrews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Vakaloloma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vakaloloma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews presses Vakaloloma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andrews darts in and clinches Vakaloloma up against the cage.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vakaloloma is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Vakaloloma into the cage.
Vakaloloma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakaloloma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Vakaloloma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrews is keeping busy.
Vakaloloma is trying to break the clinch but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
Vakaloloma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrews.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrews as Vakaloloma tries to tie him up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vakaloloma is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Vakaloloma into the cage.
Vakaloloma is working for takedown but Andrews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Vakaloloma trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vakaloloma into the cage.
Vakaloloma trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vakaloloma into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Banuve Vakaloloma.#CL2#
Andrews clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left and a right from Andrews both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Andrews drives through and clinches with Vakaloloma against the cage.
Vakaloloma is pushing Andrews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakaloloma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vakaloloma looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vakaloloma backwards. #T1#
Vakaloloma stalls.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Vakaloloma's head.
Andrews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vakaloloma tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrews gets through Vakaloloma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vakaloloma is defending well for now.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike.
Andrews lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
Andrews manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Andrews has managed to clinch.
Mark Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Vakaloloma blocks with his arms.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vakalolomas head.
Andrews lands a right hand. #BC#
Vakaloloma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews lands a jab.
Mark Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Vakaloloma.
Vakaloloma blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
A short left from Andrews.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
Andrews works on Vakaloloma's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Vakaloloma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews lands an uppercut.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike.
Vakaloloma fails to pull guard.
Vakaloloma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrews is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vakaloloma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrews lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Andrews rushes Vakaloloma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vakaloloma has a couple of punches blocked by Andrews.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vakaloloma is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrews gets through Vakaloloma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Vakaloloma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrews. #T1#
Vakaloloma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vakaloloma or not.
Vakaloloma struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Vakaloloma is trying to pull guard but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Vakaloloma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andrews pushes Vakaloloma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vakaloloma trying to stall but Andrews improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakaloloma tries to stall but Andrews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vakaloloma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vakaloloma is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Vakaloloma leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Banuve Vakaloloma.
Vakaloloma shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Mark Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Andrews drives through and clinches with Vakaloloma against the cage.
Andrews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakaloloma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Vakaloloma jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Vakaloloma around his waist. Vakaloloma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banuve Vakaloloma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vakaloloma misses with a right hand
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has Vakaloloma backing up. Vakaloloma nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Vakaloloma is rocked!
Vakaloloma avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Vakaloloma throws a chopping leg kick but Andrews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrews is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Vakaloloma gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Vakaloloma is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrews presses Vakaloloma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banuve Vakaloloma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews scores with a shot to the side of Vakaloloma's head.
Mark Andrews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews pushes Vakaloloma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Andrews! |
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