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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Egorovich clinches up against the cage.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Egorovich smiles and moves away.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Egorovich shoots in.
Andrews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Egorovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egorovich shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Egorovich blocks a head kick by Andrews.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Egorovich.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Egorovich.
Egorovich throws a head kick that misses.
Egorovich looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Egorovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Egorovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Andrews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Nikolay Egorovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Egorovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Egorovich working Andrews over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Andrews is fighting off a takedown attempt but Egorovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andrews to the mat. Andrews regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Andrews is looking to stand up but Egorovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrews wants to improve his position but instead Egorovich has moved into half guard.
Egorovich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andrews reverses the position - he's now on top in Egorovich's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Egorovich wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrews throwing strikes but missing.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Egorovich has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Egorovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andrews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Egorovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.
Egorovich trying to control the position here.
Egorovich wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Egorovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Egorovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Egorovich is trying to keep Andrews in close.
#SU#
Andrews gets to his feet - Egorovich follows without any prompting.
Egorovich tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Egorovich has closed the distance and engaged Andrews in a clinch.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Egorovich.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Egorovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Egorovich to the mat.
Andrews has momentary wrist control but Egorovich slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Andrews has been cut.
Andrews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andrews is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Andrews is working an open guard so Egorovich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Egorovich pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews avoiding damage as Egorovich throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Egorovich pulls guard successfully.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egorovich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Egorovich holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Egorovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Egorovich is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Egorovich working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradford Andrews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradford Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Egorovich misses with a kick to the body.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Egorovich.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Egorovich shoots in.
Egorovich lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Andrews goes down and covers up as Egorovich starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Egorovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Kudarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kudarat feints the counter takedown.
Kudarat fails to land the takedown.
Andrews wants to clinch up but Kudarat keeps it at a distance.
Kudarat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andrews tries to clinch but Kudarat is having none of it.
Kudarat tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Kudarat closes the distance and clinches.
Kudarat has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kudarat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
Andrews stops a takedown attempt from Kudarat.
#T1##BC#
Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Kudarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kudarat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Kudarat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kudarat just leaning against Andrews, taking a breather.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kudarat holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
Kudarat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrews blocks an uppercut.
Kudarat stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kudarat obliges.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kudarat smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Kudarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL2#
Kudarat takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kudarat is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kudarat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Kudarat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kudarat throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Andrews is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kudarat darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Kudarat can't break the clinch.
Andrews lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kudarat is trying to break the clinch but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Kudarat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Kudarat looks for a takedown but Andrews sprawls well.
Donk. Andrews catches Kudarat right on the button with a cross.
Kudarat goes for a double leg but Andrews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrews continues to drive forward.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kudarat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kudarat shoots and misses #KD#
and Andrews counters with a crisp one two that drops Kudarat! Andrews thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kudarat to his feet! Kudarat is in big trouble!
Kudarat shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Kudarat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kudarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kudarat throws a counter combo.
Andrews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kudarat backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Andrews darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Kudarat is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kudarat gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kudarat has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andrews regains guard immediately. #ES#
Andrews has his feet on Kudarat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kudarat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kudarat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kudarat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Andrews.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bradford Andrews 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.
#R2#
Andrews is looking to clinch.
Kudarat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrews as he avoids it easily.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Bradford Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Kudarat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kudarat throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Kudarat forces Andrews back against the cage and clinches.
Kudarat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Andrews tries to clinch but Kudarat is having none of it.
Kudarat wants to counter with a clinch but Andrews pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kudarat avoids the head kick by Andrews.
Kudarat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andrews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kudarat.
Kudarat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Kudarat.#T1##CL2#
Kudarat has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Andrews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kudarat looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kudarat has momentary wrist control but Andrews slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews is in close to Kudarat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kudarat can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Kudarat is working an open guard so Andrews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kudarat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.#CL#
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kudarat won't allow it.
Kudarat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Kudarat is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kudarat won't allow it.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kudarat prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
Kudarat is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kudarat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kudarat can't break the clinch.
Kudarat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews prevents Kudarat from breaking the clinch.
Andrews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kudarat wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Kudarat has Andrews pressed against the cage.
Kudarat is trying to force a seperation but Andrews has the dominant position.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Kudarat's takedown attempt.
Andrews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kudarat successfully pulls guard.
Andrews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
Andrews is working Kudarat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Kudarat.
Kudarat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Andrews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL2#
Andrews tries to keep at a distance but Kudarat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kudarat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Kudarat can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Kudarat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kudarat has momentary wrist control but Andrews slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews is working Kudarat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kudarat's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews is in close to Kudarat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews stands up over Kudarat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Andrews dominated that second round.
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#
Kudarat has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kudarat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Kudarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kudarat misses with a takedown attempt - Andrews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Kudarat.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Kudarat is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrews has Kudarat pressed against the cage, preventing Kudarat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kudarat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrews walks away with a smile on his face. Kudarat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Kudarat circles away.
Kudarat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Kudarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhammad Kudarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kudarat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kudarat has a takedown stuffed.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Kudarat is avoiding it.
Kudarat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kudarat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kudarat misses with a two punch combination.
Andrews wants to clinch.#T2#
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kudarat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kudarat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Kudarat, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Kudarat closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kudarat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andrews works over Kudarat with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrews cracks Kudarat with a solid left hand.#T3##SU#
Andrews stands up from Kudarat's guard - Andrews perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andrews misses with a double jab.
Andrews wants to clinch.
Kudarat blocks a head kick by Andrews.
#CL2#
Andrews gets tackled into the cage by Kudarat. Kudarat maintains the clinch.
Kudarat fails to pull guard.
Kudarat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Kudarat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kudarat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kudarat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Kudarat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrews sprawls well. Andrews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kudarat gets slowly back to his feet.
Kudarat moves in looking to clinch but Andrews pushes him off.
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Kudarat pushes him off.
And Kudarat tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kudarat is defended easily by Andrews.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews tries to clinch up but Kudarat circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhammad Kudarat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradford Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kudarat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andrews counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Andrews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Andrews has been cut.
Sanderson connects with a nice cross there... Andrews is looking wobbly and Sanderson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Andrews to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Sanderson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Sanderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kronen walks away with a smile on his face. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kronen fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Andrews lands a high kick!
#CL#
Andrews rushes Kronen and presses him up against the cage.
Kronen goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrews tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Kronen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Andrews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Erik Kronen has been cut.
Kronen looks winded!
Andrews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronen's head.#T1#
Andrews connects with the punch.
Kronen tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Kronen is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kronen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kronen gets control of Andrews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kronen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kronen working a defensive guard here.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews won't allow Kronen to sweep him here.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow. #SUB2#
Kronen is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews working some strikes from top position.
Andrews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews working some strikes from top position.
Andrews lands a couple of elbows.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kronen's head.
Andrews distracts Kronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kronen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronen can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kronen is trying to keep Andrews in close.
#T3#
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kronen trying to control the position.
Andrews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews chips away with some ground and pound.
Andrews works over Kronen with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrews lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Andrews works over Kronen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrews manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kronen trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Kronen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet. Andrews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Kronen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andrews tries to clinch but Kronen is having none of it.
A cross from Andrews lands.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews connects with a high kick.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Kronen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Kronen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronen can do to turn this around?
Kronen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Kronen persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrews works Kronen's body with a nice hook.
Kronen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Kronen circles away.
Erik Kronen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews throws a nice head kick!
Andrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronen.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Kronen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Kronen's ribs.#T2#
Andrews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronen's head.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Kronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradford Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kronen gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kronen smiles and moves away.
Kronen shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Kronen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kronen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kronen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##TD#
Andrews gets control of Kronen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andrews will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kronen stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kronen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andrews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kronen but great work by Andrews.#SUB#
Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kronen parries the strikes from Andrews easily there. Andrews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kronen to escape.
Kronen tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position. #T4#
Andrews cracks Kronen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kronen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews working over Kronen with some ground and pound. Kronen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kronen is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Andrews there. #SUB#
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Kronen trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronen is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kronen's head.
Andrews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andrews is nestled in close to Kronen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Kronen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Kronen as he connects with a hook.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Kronen misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronen has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews scores with a head kick. Kronen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch. #TD#
Andrews manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews is pulling down on Kronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kronen, at least for the moment.
Kronen trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Andrews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Andrews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kronen uses from the top position.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kronen controlling from the top position.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kronen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kronen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Andrews keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Kronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kronen shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Kronen.#CL#
Andrews rushes Kronen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kronen.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kronen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kronen is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
Andrews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Andrews distracts Kronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrews won't allow Kronen to get back to his feet.
Andrews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kronen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews. #SUB2#
Kronen working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kronen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Andrews!
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