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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Wiggins (ranked 5173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olly Andretti (ranked 7190 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolland Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olly Andretti!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andretti throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andretti avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Andretti wants to counter the offense by Wiggins and move into the clinch position.
Wiggins closes the distance and clinches.
Wiggins has Andretti pressed against the cage, preventing Andretti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andretti prevents it.
Wiggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggins wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolland Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins tries to pull guard but Andretti won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andretti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andretti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggins pinned against the cage. Wiggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andretti eats them both and turns towards Wiggins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andretti misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andretti fails with the takedown
and Wiggins counters with a left to the body.
Andretti goes for a double leg but Wiggins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wiggins continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Wiggins misses its target.
Andretti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Wiggins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggins sprawls well. Wiggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet.
As Andretti looks to move away, Wiggins throws a big counter combo but Andretti just gets out of the way.
Andretti looks winded!
Wiggins rushes Andretti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiggins is working for takedown but Andretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiggins jumps guard but Andretti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andretti drags the fight down to the ground.
Wiggins wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wiggins stands up from Andretti's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins moves in looking to clinch but Andretti pushes him off.
Andretti drives through and clinches with Wiggins against the cage.
Wiggins prevents Andretti from breaking the clinch.
Wiggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andretti is defending well.
Andretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wiggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andretti is defending well.
Andretti controlling the action here for a moment.
Wiggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andretti pulls Wiggins into guard.
Wiggins is looking to stand up but Andretti won't let him.
Wiggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andretti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Andretti is pulling down on Wiggins's head. It's preventing any offense from Wiggins, at least for the moment.
Andretti working for submissions but it's allowed Wiggins to get to half guard.
Andretti wants to improve his position but Wiggins is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rolland Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andretti closes the distance and clinches.
Wiggins looking for a takedown.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andretti just leaning against Wiggins, taking a breather.
Andretti manages to break the clinch.
Andretti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andretti tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andretti is defended easily by Wiggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andretti moves into range and clinches up with Wiggins.
Andretti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wiggins uses from the top position.
Wiggins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wiggins stands up from Andretti's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
Andretti is breathing heavily.
Wiggins leaves Andretti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins gets a clinch.
Andretti gets underhooks to prevent Wiggins's takedown attempt.
Wiggins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andretti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolland Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggins forces Andretti back against the cage and clinches.
Wiggins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggins fails to pull guard.
Wiggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Andretti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andretti pulls guard.
Wiggins wants to stand but Andretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andretti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wiggins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Andretti throws a wild body kick that Wiggins sees coming a mile off.
Andretti moves in looking to clinch but Wiggins pushes him off.
Andretti fails with the takedown.
Rolland Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggins wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Andretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense.
Wiggins rushes Andretti and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andretti to keep the fight standing.
Wiggins is working for takedown but Andretti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andretti prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andretti pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olly Andretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andretti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andretti darts in looking for a takedown but Wiggins gets double underhooks and turns Andretti into the cage.
Andretti tries to clinch up.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Andretti is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Wiggins.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Andretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins throws a series of strikes that have Andretti backpedaling.
Andretti shoots in but no luck this time.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Andretti has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins looking for a takedown.
Wiggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggins is looking to clinch.
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Rolland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olly Andretti.
Andretti tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it.
Wiggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andretti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andretti has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch.
Wiggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andretti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiggins wants to take the fight to the mat but Andretti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andretti stalling the fight.
Andretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andretti jumps guard and drags Wiggins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andretti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wiggins defends well.
Andretti working for a triangle but Wiggins defends it easily.
Andretti kicks Wiggins off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins moves into range and clinches up with Andretti.
Wiggins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andretti after a bit of a struggle.
Wiggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Andretti is having none of it.
Andretti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andretti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wiggins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andretti gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins blocks the elbow strike.
Wiggins goes for a takedown attempt but Andretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiggins defends it nicely.
Olly Andretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andretti dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiggins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiggins tries to clinch up but Andretti circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggins as he jumps to the side.
Wiggins forces Andretti back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolland Wiggins.
I think Wiggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rolland Wiggins!
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