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Event:
BFC 23:Butcher vs. Matsuzaka 2
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews misses with a left hand #TD#
and Glotsby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but Glotsby is having none of it.
Glotsby pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Glotsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Glotsby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrews is just riding it out for now. Glotsby eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glotsby in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Glotsby.
#SUB#
Glotsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Glotsby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrews is just riding it out for now. Glotsby eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Glotsby is looking for submissions but instead, Andrews has regained full guard.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Glotsby tries to pass. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Glotsby drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Glotsby off! Glotsby jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Glotsby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Glotsby tries for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.
Glotsby is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Glotsby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glotsby trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Glotsby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrews, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Glotsby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andrews is not content to let Glotsby control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Glotsby stalls from top position.#SUB#
Glotsby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andrews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Glotsby's guard! Nice work there by Andrews! #SUB#
Glotsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glotsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Glotsby wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Glotsby dominated that round.
That's time! Glotsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Glotsby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andrews was covering up waiting for the punch and Glotsby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Glotsby from controlling successfully.
Glotsby slips nicely into half guard.
Glotsby is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Glotsby seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Andrews is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Glotsby!
A very excited looking Frank Glotsby 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:
BFC HARDCORE 4
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan just misses with a punch to the body.
Istvan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Istvan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Istvan fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Istvan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Istvan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Istvan catches Andrews right on the button with a cross.
Istvan throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Istvan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews throws a hook but Istvan blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Istvan.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Istvan ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
The crowd cheers as Andrews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Istvan doesn't seem phased though.
Andrews takes one on the button.
Istvan dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Istvan. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Istvan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrews defends well and Istvan ends up having to push Andrews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Istvan controlling from the top position.
Andrews wants to stand up but Istvan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Istvan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Istvan passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Istvan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Andrews. Beautiful body shot.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Istvan.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Cliff Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Andrews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrews.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Istvan moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Istvan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Istvan there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Istvan thuds a left hand into Andrews's body.#TD2#
Istvan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Istvan is in Andrews's guard.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Istvan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Istvan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verekedos Istvan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Istvan lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrews's head.
Andrews is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrews takes a swing at Istvan's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Istvan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrews!
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment.
Istvan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Istvan.
Andrews is letting Istvan control him for a moment. #T1#
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Istvan drags him back down.
Istvan taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Istvan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cliff Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Andrews misses with a hook.
Andrews misses with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Andrews is rocked!
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Andrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a straight right hand.
Istvan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Istvan moved out of range.
Istvan misses with a wild combination.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Istvan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Istvan lands with a hook. Andrews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Istvan staying out of range there.
Istvan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Istvan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Istvan.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Istvan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Istvan's head.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Istvan saw that one coming.
Istvan drops his hands momentarily and Andrews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Istvan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Istvan had a free shot at his head there.
Istvan misses with a double jab
and Andrews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Istvan shoots in but no luck this time.
Istvan misses with the combination.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Istvan.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a hook
and Istvan counters with a nice body shot.
Istvan misses with a series of wild punches.
Istvan throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.
Istvan moves away from the strike by Andrews.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verekedos Istvan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Verekedos Istvan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Istvan. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews is looking for a counter combo.
Istvan stalks Andrews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrews's face. Andrews staggers backwards, shaken.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan throws a combination. Andrews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Istvan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Istvan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Istvan throws a counter combo.
Andrews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Istvan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Istvan works the jab nicely.
Istvan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrews circles away quickly and effectively.
Istvan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Istvan to counter with a crisp jab.
Istvan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Istvan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Istvan lands a two punch combo.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Istvan.
Nice defenses there by Istvan.
Istvan shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Istvan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrews swings for the body but Istvan moves out of range.
Istvan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Istvan blocks a jab.
Istvan avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews throws a lazy uppercut
and Istvan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrews misses the jab.
Andrews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Istvan throws out a counter right but Andrews avoids it with no problem.
Istvan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cliff Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Istvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istvan misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Istvan fails to land the takedown.
Andrews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Istvan counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Andrews scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Istvan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Istvan connects with a body shot.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Istvan is just out of range.
Istvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews throws an off balance right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews lands with an uppercut that bounces Istvan off the cage and back into range.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Istvan slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Istvan defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Istvan as he connects with a hook.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Istvan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrews with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
A nice side step and Istvan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4##TD2#
Istvan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews is trying to escape back to his feet but Istvan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Istvan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Verekedos Istvan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
and Istvan counters with a left and a right that stings Andrews.
Andrews throws the left hand but Istvan avoids the punch easily.
As Andrews backs off Istvan throws a huge counter combo but Andrews manages to avoid it all.
Istvan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Istvan 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verekedos Istvan! |
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Event:
BFC 17: Garbrandt Vs. Liszorr
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Istvan shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Istvan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews swings widly with a right hand
letting Istvan counter with a right hand.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Verekedos Istvan has been cut.
Andrews throws an overhand right that lands on Istvan's shoulder, as Istvan tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews throws a sloppy body shot
and Istvan counters with a series of strikes. Andrews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrews cracks Istvan with a good jab.
Andrews misses with a hook. Istvan ducked under it nicely.
Andrews catches Istvan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Istvan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Istvan is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews connects with a superb combination that knocks Istvan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Andrews before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Istvan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cliff Andrews!
Cliff Andrews thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow motions for Andrews to come forward. Chow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chow throws a leg kick that misses.
Andrews missing with a left hand there. Chow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chow looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Andrews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chow circles away quickly and effectively.
Chow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andrews misses with a looping left.
Chow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chow misses with a head kick.
Chow moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow tries to clinch but Andrews is having none of it.
Chow defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Chow moves forwards but Andrews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrews misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Andrews. #ROC#Chow is rocked!#T1#
Chow gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Andrews gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Andrews!
Cliff Andrews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno misses with the combination.
Moreno throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Jab by Andrews.
Andrews seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moreno lands a jab-cross combination.
Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moreno's hands.
Moreno is rocked!
Moreno throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrews. That snapped Moreno's head back.
Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Moreno flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moreno is out cold! Andrews holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cliff Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews cracks Aranha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aranha darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Aranha prevents a body shot from Andrews.
Andrews works on Aranha's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrews has a couple of punches blocked by Aranha.
Andrews misses with the head strike.
Andrews has a couple of punches blocked by Aranha.
A nice left hand lands by Andrews.
Andrews lands with a left to the head.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Aranha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aranha manages to break the clinch.
Aranha dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aranha slips a jab from Andrews.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aranha moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews misses with a hook
and Aranha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Aranha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cliff Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Aranha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aranha shoots in but Andrews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrews tests Aranha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Osvaldo Aranha has been cut.
Cliff Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews cracks a nice hook into Aranha's ribs.
Aranha misses with a two punch combination.
Aranha looks winded!
Andrews lands a big right hand that sends Aranha crashing to the mat! Andrews stays standing though and waves Aranha back to his feet!
Aranha is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Andrews ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aranha clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cliff Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews is not content to let Hoxha control the position.
Hoxha trying to control the pace.
Hoxha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha controlling the pace.
Hoxha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Andrews tries to kick Hoxha off but Hoxha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoxha moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Hoxha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrews defends it nicely.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoxha works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Hoxha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andrews was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoxha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoxha wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but Hoxha is having none of it.
Hoxha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoxha stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Hoxha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrews throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoxha.
Hoxha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews swings for the body but Hoxha moves out of range.
Hoxha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrews misses the target.
Andrews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoxha under the eye.
Hoxha is rocked!
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoxha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoxha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.
Andrews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.
Hoxha stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andrews to get to his feet.
Hoxha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoxha somewhat.
Cliff Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoxha.
Andrews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrews misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Andrews misses.
Hoxha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoxha works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoxha has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasil Hoxha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Hoxha ducks down to avoid it.
Hoxha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrews lands a left and a right that send Hoxha crashing to the mat, dazed. Andrews thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hoxha is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Hoxha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Hoxha lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Hoxha saw that one coming.
Hoxha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews takes a swing at Hoxha's ribcage but misses.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoxha was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Hoxha seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoxha.
Hoxha moves away from the strike by Andrews.
Hoxha wants to counter with a clinch but Andrews pushes him away.
Hoxha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoxha punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoxha dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Hoxha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Hoxha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoxha looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Hoxha wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrews as he connects with a hook.
Hoxha slips under a jab from Andrews.
Hoxha looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoxha has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrews.
Andrews works on Hoxha's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Andrews throws a head punch that misses.
Andrews lands a right hand.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrews.
Hoxha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoxha staying out of range there.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoxha was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoxha shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Hoxha avoids nicely.
And Hoxha tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasil Hoxha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Hoxha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Hoxha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoxha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoxha off to one side.
Cliff Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasil Hoxha.
A cross from Andrews lands.
Andrews closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hoxha out cold! Hoxha corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cliff Andrews! |
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