Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhate is just out of range.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andolini sprawls and moves away.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini takes a swing at Bhate's ribcage but misses.
Bhate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Bhate attempts a counter takedown but Andolini avoids it well and moves away.
Andolini throws a hook but Bhate blocks it.
Andolini misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bhate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andolini! #SUB#
Bhate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andolini has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bhate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bhate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andolini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bhate but great work by Andolini.
Bhate's coaches at Ironbound MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andolini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Bhate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andolini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate tries to improve position but can't.
Bhate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Bhate has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andolini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andolini trying to control the hands but Bhate won't let him. #T2#
I really don't envy Andolini right now. #SUB#
Bhate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andolini is defending well though. Bhate let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bhate working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Andolini is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bhate has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Andolini taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dharya Bhate!

Event: HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Andolini lands with an overhand left.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Andolini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Andolini's body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
Andolini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andolini tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andolini.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Andolini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Andolini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andolini tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andolini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor cracks Andolini with a good jab.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Andolini seems unphased. #T1#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.#CL#
Taylor has Andolini up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Andolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Taylor forces Andolini back against the cage and clinches.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Andolini avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage. #BC2#
Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Andolini.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andolini doesn't seem phased though.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Andolini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Andolini's belly button to the back.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andolini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Andolini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andolini.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
Taylor pushes Andolini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor prevents Andolini from breaking the clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andolini to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Taylor jumps guard.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andolini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.#T3#
Andolini controls the position.
Andolini tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andolini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andolini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Taylor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Andolini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taylor has tightened it up now! Andolini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Colby Taylor 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.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Villechaize rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andolini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andolini throws out a counter right but Villechaize avoids it with no problem.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villechaize.
Villechaize looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Villechaize misses with a lunging right hand
and Andolini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Villechaize.
Andolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Villechaize shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andolini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini keeping full guard, as Villechaize tries to pass.
Andolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Andolini, not yet. #T1#
Andolini trying to control the position here.
Villechaize is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andolini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Villechaize controlling from the top position.
Villechaize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andolini is keeping the position for now.
Villechaize trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Andolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Andolini, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Andolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villechaize throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andolini's waist but Andolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villechaize off to one side.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Villechaize. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villechaize shoots in looking for a takedown. Andolini tries to sprawl out of it but Villechaize keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andolini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Villechaize fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Villechaize throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andolini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villechaize tries to clinch but Andolini moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##TD#
Andolini gets caught napping as Villechaize dives in and scores a takedown. Andolini manages to retain guard.
Andolini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andolini is on top in guard. #REVB#
Villechaize really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Villechaize is looking for a triangle but Andolini pushes his legs off easily.
Andolini tries to stand but Villechaize is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Villechaize looking for a sweep. Not yet Villechaize, not yet.
Villechaize is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Andolini is looking to control Villechaize's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andolini avoid being mounted?
Villechaize tries to pass to full mount but Andolini defends it.
Andolini trying to hold on to Villechaize's head to control him but Villechaize postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Villechaize is staying active.
Andolini wants to improve his position but Villechaize is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herve Villechaize will probably get the nod.
That's time! Villechaize's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Villechaize shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villechaize throws a lazy uppercut
and Andolini counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Villechaize is rocked!
Villechaize tries to clinch but Andolini moves out of range.
Oh Villechaize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini blocks a jab.
Villechaize seems to have got his legs back now.
Villechaize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Villechaize misses with a takedown
and Andolini 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.
Villechaize changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andolini tries to avoid it but Villechaize manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andolini to the ground. Andolini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Villechaize. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villechaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Villechaize wants to clinch up but Andolini keeps it at a distance.
Andolini avoids the head kick by Villechaize.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Villechaize throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andolini scores with a counter punch that sends Villechaize to the canvas! Andolini smells blood - he's punishing Villechaize with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Villechaize has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Andolini cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andolini misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andolini manages to circle out of the way.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Andolini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Man sprawling to the canvas! Man rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andolini finish him?! #ROC2#Man is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man dives in and grabs Andolini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andolini pushes down on Man's head and hops out.#TD#
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Andolini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Man has latched onto it... Big trouble! Man pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Andolini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
A victorious Stan Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Taylor.
Andolini moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini slips a straight right by Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Andolini.#CL#
Taylor rushes Andolini and presses him up against the cage.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Andolini won't allow it.
Taylor misses with the head strike. #TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andolini uses from the top position.
Andolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andolini stacks Taylor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andolini!
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Andolini tries to stand but Taylor is controlling his head.
Taylor is trying to control Andolini's posture but Andolini avoids it.
Andolini wants to stand but Taylor has his arm trapped.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Andolini tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taylor controls his leg.
Taylor moves into full guard. #SUB#
Taylor pushes a forearm under Andolini's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Andolini is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Colby Taylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL10:Glover vs Ayari
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andolini sprawls well. Andolini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Andolini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andolini circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andolini's half guard.
Andolini tries to kick Man off in order to stand up. Man Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
Man 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.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Andolini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man trying to control the position but Andolini is working away.
Man creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andolini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2##SUB#
Man tries for a kimura but Andolini is defending well.
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man. #SUB#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andolini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andolini parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andolini to escape. #T3##SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andolini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andolini is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Andolini is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Man looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andolini is avoiding damage well.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working.
Andolini can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Andolini sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Andolini, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Andolini against the cage but Andolini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andolini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a poor takedown
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Andolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andolini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Andolini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andolini trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Andolini is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Man wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Andolini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man misses with a head shot. Andolini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Man trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Andolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Andolini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Andolini blocks nicely.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Andolini has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man is trying to keep Andolini in close. #T4#
Andolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Andolini won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Andolini wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man pulls Andolini in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Andolini gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viggo Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andolini's waist but Andolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andolini misses the jab.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Andolini sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andolini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Andolini as Man shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Man shoots in and bounces Andolini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andolini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andolini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andolini! #REVB#
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Andolini has passed into mount! Damn!
Andolini controlling his opponent.
Man is just holding on here. Andolini manages to take his back.
Andolini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man.#T3#
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man is trying to break free.
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andolini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Man trying to control the hands but Andolini breaks the grip. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Man do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Man rolls, trying to escape but Andolini keeps control of the position.
Andolini doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Man postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viggo Andolini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andolini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viggo Andolini!

Event: HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Andolini.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Andolini catches Dixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Willie Dixon has been cut.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Dixon is rocked!
Dixon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dixon limp body while Andolini jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Andolini!

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Taylor has Andolini up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Taylor successfully pulls guard.
Andolini is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him. #SUB#
Andolini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andolini has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Andolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andolini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andolini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andolini is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andolini defends it easily.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a triangle here. Andolini is fighting it but it looks tight! Taylor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Andolini is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Colby Taylor!
A victorious Colby Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Brother avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Brother on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brother manages to avoid it.
Brother doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
Andolini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brother gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Andolini gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!

Event: KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Andolini connects with a nice looking jab.
Decaukas looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decaukas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Andolini drops Decaukas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Decaukas looks back up at him and smiles so Andolini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Decaukas is rocked!
Andolini darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Decaukas's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Andolini before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Andolini!

Event: KIFC 80-
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Donk. King catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andolini misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King cracks Andolini with a good jab.#ROC2#Andolini is rocked!
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Andolini falls backwards - clearly groggy! King dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
After winning the bout, Jeremy King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Manu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andolini.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Andolini closes the distance and clinches.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Andolini slows down the pace here.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andolini lands with a light punch inside.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow. #T2#
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Manu presses Andolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andolini.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini stalling against the cage.
Andolini lands a shot to the body.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Andolini.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage. #T4#
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Andolini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu avoids the body shot from Andolini. #CL2#
Manu closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Andolini stalling the fight.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andolini. #T2#
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Andolini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Andolini as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Still in the clinch, Andolini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Andolini digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini blocks an uppercut.
Andolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andolini's elbow.
Manu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu gets through Andolini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini wants to stall.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Andolini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Manu.
Andolini lands a jab to Manu's midsection.
Andolini is looking to wear down Manu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini working aggressively here.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini wants to stall.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Manu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu tries to work over Andolini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andolini lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #T4#
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Manu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.#CL2#
Manu drives through and clinches with Andolini against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
Manu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini is looking to control Manu's arms but Manu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andolini has his back to the cage.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu. #T2#
Andolini blocking some punches.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu is working Andolini over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Manu working aggressively here.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini is pushing Manu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu. #T4#
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Manu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viggo Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu staying out of range there.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Andolini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andolini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Manu darts in and clinches Andolini up against the cage.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manu. #T1#
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu. #T2#
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!
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Andolini is rocked!
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andolini seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocking some punches. #T3#
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
Manu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Andolini takes a shot to the head.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu is leaning against Andolini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Manu misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Andolini was well out of range.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Donk. Hitsugaya catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Andolini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andolini is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Andolini. #BC2#
Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Andolini's head.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Andolini lands a jab to Hitsugaya's midsection.
Andolini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hitsugaya rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
Hitsugaya punishes Andolini's body with a nice straight punch.
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a body shot.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a body punch
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Hitsugaya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andolini counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini stuns Hitsugaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini. #T3#
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Andolini slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with an uppercut.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a right hand
and Andolini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitsugaya is just out of range.
Hitsugaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andolini lands a nice hook to Hitsugaya's body. Hitsugaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andolini lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viggo Andolini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andolini scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitsugaya should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Andolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitsugaya as he connects with a hook.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andolini manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hitsugaya. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Andolini should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hitsugaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitsugaya looks to land a combination. Andolini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Andolini slips under a jab.
Viggo Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitsugaya momentarily.
Andolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hitsugaya slips a straight right by Andolini.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Andolini jabs at Hitsugaya's body.
A punch lands to the side of Andolini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
Andolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andolini scores with a jab to the body.
Andolini scores with a hook to the body. Hitsugaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andolini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andolini misses the body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andolini blocks a jab.
Hitsugaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but Andolini moves out of range.
Andolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitsugaya on the side of the head.
Viggo Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya jabs Andolini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andolini circles away quickly and effectively.
Andolini scores with a shot to the body.
Andolini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini misses the jab.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini lands with a good body shot.
Hitsugaya misses with the combination.
Andolini takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Hitsugaya misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andolini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.#T1#
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andolini moves away.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andolini doesn't seem bothered though.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitsugaya.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini sizes up Hitsugaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses the shot to the body.
Andolini lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Hitsugaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Andolini manages to avoid it.
Andolini avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Andolini is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Andolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andolini.
Andolini steps in with a hook that catches Hitsugaya right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Andolini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hitsugaya looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!
Viggo Andolini is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KIFC 52
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Andolini tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andolini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Andolini lands with a good body shot.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Driver moved out of range nicely.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
It seemed like Driver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver misses with a right hand
and Andolini counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driver.
Driver throws a right hand that misses
and Andolini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andolini misses with a body shot
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Andolini will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Driver misses.
Andolini lands a nice shot that snaps Driver's head back.
Andolini lands a jab to Driver's midsection.
Andolini connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Andolini slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andolini circles away quickly and effectively.
Andolini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Driver catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver misses with a hook
and Andolini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Andolini misses.
Driver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Driver connects with a crisp jab.
Andolini is looking to wear down Driver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A right-left combo lands from Driver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini thuds a left hand into Driver's body.#T2#
Driver misses with a double jab.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Driver connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Andolini.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and Andolini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver lunges at Andolini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andolini's hand.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver connects with the punch.
Andolini misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
It looked like Andolini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andolini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Andolini tests Driver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
Driver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andolini counters with a left to the body.
Andolini lands a slapping body shot.
Driver throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Andolini counters with a nice right hand that sends Driver toppling to the canvas! Driver scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andolini finish him?!#ROC#Driver is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
Driver looks winded!
Driver walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Driver limp body while Andolini jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Andolini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Bullard tries to bum rush Andolini with a series of wild strikes but Andolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Andolini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andolini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andolini lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Bullard is rocked!
Andolini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bullard is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Andolini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andolini drops Bullard with a big left hand! Bullard is injured, injured bad! Andolini jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Andolini throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andolini won't be happy with that.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
Jones advances to mount.
The referee warns Andolini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones working Andolini over with strikes here.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Andolini uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Andolini has ended up in Jones's guard. #T2#
Andolini stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Andolini in close.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving. #T3#
Andolini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Andolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is working Andolini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andolini's head.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Andolini has wrist control.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
Jones postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andolini to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Andolini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini lands a jab to the head.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andolini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jones right on the button. Jones goes down! Andolini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Andolini gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Andolini misses with an uppercut
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andolini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andolini.
Andolini connects with the punch.#ROC2#Simmons is rocked!
Simmons leaves his chin hanging out and Andolini seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Simmons crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Andolini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
McGroin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGroin is looking to clinch.
Andolini feints the counter takedown.
McGroin darts in trying to clinch
and Andolini counters with a left and a right that stings McGroin.
McGroin checks a leg kick nicely.
McGroin tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it. #CL2#
Andolini moves into range and clinches up with McGroin.#TD2#
Andolini lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Andolini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Andolini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGroin defends it well.
Andolini wants to stand up but McGroin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andolini in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andolini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McGroin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Andolini jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Andolini is trying to get an arm triangle but McGroin is defending well. #SUB2#
Andolini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGroin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andolini but great work by McGroin.#T2#
McGroin happy to just control the position for now.
Andolini struggling a bit here.
McGroin is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
Andolini can't do much from the bottom here.
McGroin is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from McGroin crashes against the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andolini wants to get back to his feet.
Andolini can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andolini is trying to get back to half guard.
McGroin is staying tight to Andolini's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A bone on bone clash there as McGroin blocks the leg kick.
McGroin tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
As McGroin backs off Andolini throws a huge counter combo but McGroin manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGroin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Andolini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andolini wants to control but McGroin is keeping him busy.
Andolini trying to pass the guard but McGroin defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viggo Andolini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andolini shoots in for a double leg but McGroin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGroin tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
McGroin sets himself, and Andolini steps forward looking for the clinch! McGroin avoids it this time.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by McGroin.
McGroin tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andolini.
McGroin wants to control but Andolini postures up.
Andolini advances to mount.
Andolini wants to control the pace but McGroin is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini throwing strikes here but McGroin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T1#
Andolini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andolini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Andolini working for a submission but McGroin is keeping him at bay.
McGroin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Andolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGroin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGroin tries to get out of the position.
Andolini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGroin's head. #T2##SUB2#
Andolini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGroin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andolini.
Andolini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andolini tries to stand and escape but McGroin actually recovers to full guard.
Viggo Andolini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andolini trying to control the position from guard on top but McGroin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McGroin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGroin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andolini, as that shot connected.
Phil McGroin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGroin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andolini.
Phil McGroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGroin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGroin wants to clinch.#CL2#
Andolini clinches.
McGroin pushes off an throws an elbow but Andolini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Andolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Andolini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini tries a head kick but it misses.
McGroin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGroin tries to clinch there but Andolini circles away.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGroin doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGroin is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Andolini closes the distance and clinches up with McGroin, looking for a takedown. Andolini pushes McGroin against the cage but McGroin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McGroin moves into the clinch.
Andolini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGroin is defending well.
Phil McGroin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viggo Andolini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Andolini manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viggo Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGroin tries to clinch
and Andolini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGroin wants to clinch.
Andolini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGroin.
McGroin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGroin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viggo Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
McGroin rushes Andolini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andolini misses with a knee strike.
Andolini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGroin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGroin darts in trying to clinch
and Andolini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGroin tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
McGroin wants to clinch.
Andolini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGroin avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
McGroin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGroin is looking to clinch.
McGroin slaps away a takedown attempt from Andolini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phil McGroin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viggo Andolini.
McGroin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGroin tries to clinch
and Andolini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGroin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGroin tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Andolini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andolini controlling the pace.
Andolini tries to pass to full mount but McGroin defends it. #T2#
McGroin is in trouble now - Andolini has advanced to mount!
Andolini controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Andolini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McGroin turns into him and now he's in Andolini's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGroin trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Andolini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGroin escapes and throws Andolini's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andolini parries the strikes from McGroin easily there. McGroin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andolini to escape.
Andolini is trying to control McGroin's posture but McGroin avoids it.
Andolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGroin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGroin is putting a hurting on Andolini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andolini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGroin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Andolini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGroin controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini is trying to get back to half guard.
Andolini defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viggo Andolini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andolini 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viggo Andolini!

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