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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil McCavity (ranked 4793 p4p, 5263 weight class) and Mitch Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil McCavity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCavity enables Andrews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCavity manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCavity keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews trying to control but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but McCavity is retaining full guard.
Andrews advances to half guard.
Andrews controlling the action here.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but McCavity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCavity looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCavity tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but McCavity defending well.
Andrews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCavity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andrews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCavity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrews content to stall in guard here.
McCavity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Andrews postures up.
Andrews trying to control but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCavity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCavity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCavity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andrews trying to control the position but McCavity is working away.
Andrews working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCavity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews trying to control the action but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCavity will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andrews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andrews working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCavity tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCavity is looking to regain half guard here but Andrews keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Andrews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrews gets a double leg takedown into McCavity's guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but McCavity keeps moving.
Andrews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCavity scores with a nice shot.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but McCavity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCavity looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews has gone for a leg lock! McCavity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.
Andrews seems keen to control McCavity's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCavity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCavity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCavity decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andrews, up you get!
Andrews moves out of range as McCavity throws a body kick.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but McCavity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews gets a double leg takedown into McCavity's guard.
McCavity scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mitch Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews wants to free his trapped foot but McCavity is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCavity tries to kick Andrews off but Andrews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andrews moves nicely into side control.
McCavity wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCavity prevents Andrews from moving into mount.
McCavity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andrews is trying to get an arm triangle but McCavity is defending well.
McCavity sneaks out the side door and pushes Andrews away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCavity shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCavity is keeping the position for now.
McCavity working a defensive guard here.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andrews won't allow McCavity to sweep him here.
McCavity could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrews passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCavity gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews wants to control the pace but McCavity is squirming around nicely.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews is continuing to stall.
Andrews fails to advance to McCavity's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Andrews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Andrews dives in and scores a takedown into McCavity's guard.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but McCavity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but McCavity is retaining full guard.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is pressing down on McCavity's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCavity is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCavity keeps working.
McCavity is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
McCavity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
McCavity is looking to escape.
Andrews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phil McCavity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrews drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCavity has his feet on Andrews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCavity tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Andrews is looking for the choke from the back position but McCavity is controlling his hands well.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andrews's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McCavity wants to get back to his feet.
Mitch Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews controls the position.
McCavity is trying to stand back up.
McCavity trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andrews controlling the positon.
Andrews is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and McCavity taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Andrews.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitch Andrews!
A victorious Mitch Andrews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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