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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Wallis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Wallis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews is thwarting Wallis's attempts to control the position.
Andrews 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.
Andrews is pressing down on Wallis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallis is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control but Wallis is keeping him busy.
Wallis is looking to improve his position.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Wallis defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Andrews has eaten all the pies!
Andrews decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Wallis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallis misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Wallis wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Wallis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrews.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallis keeps working.
Andrews looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.
Andrews trying to control the action but Wallis is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wallis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrews at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallis lands the left hand.
Wallis swinging wildly here.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Andrews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallis misses the shot to the body.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallis.
Andrews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrews misses the jab.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallis circles away.
Wallis lands a head shot.
Wallis stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nick Wallis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallis throws a shot to the body.
Wallis lands a body shot.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallis sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Wallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Andrews.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallis.
Mike Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrews has time to react.
Wallis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Wallis cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Wallis looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Wallis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrews at a distance.
Wallis lands with a shot to the body.
Wallis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallis has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a shoot takedown. Wallis fights it but they end up in guard.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Wallis is pulling down on Andrews's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallis wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallis keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews wanted to stand there but Wallis had control of the position.
Wallis keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
Andrews won't allow Wallis to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Wallis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wallis lands a slapping body shot.
Wallis scores with a nice strike.
Wallis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrews doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallis scores with a body shot.
Wallis scores with a hook to the body. Andrews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wallis punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallis lands a nice hook to Andrews's body. Andrews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Nick Wallis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wallis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andrews is trying to buck Wallis off.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrews manages to get back to half guard.
Wallis content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Wallis has control of the leg.
Andrews is trying to stand back up but Wallis is controlling him
Wallis is taking a breather. Andrews says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrews is trying to maintain the position but Wallis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallis wants to free his trapped foot but Andrews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andrews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallis is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wallis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallis.
Wallis lands a jab to Andrews's midsection.
Wallis is looking to wear down Andrews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wallis pulls Andrews in to control the position.
Andrews won't allow Wallis to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Wallis.
I think Wallis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
RATING
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