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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nadeem Andersen (ranked 5406 p4p, 6286 weight class) and Chad Franco (ranked 439 p4p, 462 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Chad Franco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Franco!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a leg kick
letting Andersen counter with a right hand.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco feints and then cracks Andersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersen down.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Franco throws a head kick that Andersen semi-blocks.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Franco.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Andersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen lands with a good body shot.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Andersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franco misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen breaks from the clinch.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the body.
Andersen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franco backs up against the cage.
Franco lands a high kick!
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco looks winded!
Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Andersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andersen defends well and Franco ends up having to push Andersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Andersen moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco throws a fast counter high kick but Andersen manages to duck under it in time.
Andersen throws a one two combo.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersen connects with the punch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersen finish him?
Andersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersen.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Andersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franco. Franco obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco misses with a head kick.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Andersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Andersen pushes him off.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersen sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Andersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersen tries to avoid it.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco thows a body kick. Andersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a body kick that misses
and Andersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersen lands a really nice looking cross but Franco seems unphased.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersen but Andersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Andersen to acknowledge the strikes.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Andersen jabs at Franco's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersen.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersen is able to avoid easily.
Andersen throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersen swivels and escapes.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that second 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.
Franco with the inside leg kick.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersen is out of range and Franco settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws an off balance right hand
and Andersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Franco!
Franco swings for the body but Andersen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andersen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Franco.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco tries to move into range but Andersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersen with a jab.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersen avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good jab.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Andersen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen clearly takes 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.
Franco clinches.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to bum rush Andersen with a series of wild strikes but Andersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy body kick from Franco
and Andersen counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Andersen tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Andersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Franco tenderised Andersen's leg. Andersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco throws a low kick but Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andersen gets a clinch.
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!
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Andersen blocks a head kick by Franco.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersen's head.
Andersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franco gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen had his way with Chad Franco in that round.
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!
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Andersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Andersen as he checks the leg kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
Andersen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Andersen moves away and avoids it.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco scores with a head kick. Andersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a one-two to the body.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersen swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco lands a body punch.
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco is looking to slow Andersen down with leg kicks.
Andersen works over Franco's head and body with a nice combination.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a head kick but Andersen moves out of range.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andersen with a nice cross.
Andersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franco counters by clinching up.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen stuffs the takedown.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chad Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Franco with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Franco.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadeem Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nadeem Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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