Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izanagi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Izanagi lands a slapping body shot.
Izanagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Izanagi has knocked Andrade down with a huge combo! Izanagi steps away and waves a wobbly Andrade back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
And Andrade responds with a good body kick, but Izanagi manages to step out the way in time.
Izanagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade slips a straight right by Izanagi.
Izanagi drops Andrade with a straight right hand, right on the button! Izanagi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sora Izanagi!
Sora Izanagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Andrade throws a body kick that misses
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Andrade really felt that one!
Andrade throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Andrade 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.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andrade blocks it well.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a body kick that stops Andrade in his tracks momentarily.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Cortes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back.
Cortes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from Andrade lands but Cortes takes it in his stride.
Andrade misses with the body kick
and Cortes counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Andrade.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Cortes checks it
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortes slips a jab from Andrade.
Andrade with a hook.#T2#
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortes jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Cortes blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Cortes checks it
and Cortes counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Andrade misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Andrade connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Cortes sees coming a mile off.
Cortes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade connects with a body shot.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Andrade is rocked!
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Andrade off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cortes follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Andrade was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Cortes!
An out of breath Thiago Cortes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023

#R1#
Andrade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Villanova counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Villanova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Villanova's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Villanova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andrade cracks Villanova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villanova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade digs a good hook to Villanova's body. #T1#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Villanova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Villanova takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade with a hook.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Villanova with an uppercut!
That kick from Andrade tenderised Villanova's leg. Villanova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villanova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Villanova. Villanova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Villanova on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade cracks Villanova with an open hand slap.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villanova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Villanova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villanova scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Andrade.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villanova has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Villanova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Villanova.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Villanova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villanova.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villanova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
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.#R2#
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villanova on the side of the head.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Villanova off balance momentarily.
Andrade jabs Villanova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands with a nice body kick.
Villanova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Villanova's front leg but catches the back leg as Villanova tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Villanova moves out of range easily.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Villanova crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Villanova gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Villanova manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Villanova's body. Villanova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanova can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Villanova's head.
Villanova avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Villanova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villanova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Villanova saw that one coming. #T3#
Andrade lands with a cross.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villanova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Villanova walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villanova on the side of the head.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Villanova. That did some damage!
Villanova blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Villanova's head backwards.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade takes a swing at Villanova's ribcage but misses.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Andrade.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villanova.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villanova will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villanova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.#T3#
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villanova doesn't seem phased though.
Villanova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Villanova slips the punch.
Andrade throws a head kick but Villanova moves out of range.
Villanova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Villanova knows he should have avoided that one.
Villanova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andrade. That one must have hurt.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Andrade lands a head shot.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade keeps Villanova at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villanova avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ike Villanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverback Sweatshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Peterson throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade slips under a jab from Peterson.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade keeps Peterson at a distance using the push kick.
Peterson throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peterson scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Andrade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that half lands.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Peterson swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Andrade throws a head kick that Peterson semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peterson.
Andrade sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A low kick from Peterson misses
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Andrade thows a body kick. Peterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Andrade counters with a good low kick that Peterson was not able to check.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andrade's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Andrade cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Peterson tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it. #T3#
Peterson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Peterson thows a leg kick but Andrade checks it
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrade works the jab nicely.
Andrade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Andrade looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Andrade throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Andrade defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Andrade scores with a one two! Peterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andrade defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Andrade checks a low kick from Peterson.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Andrade's body.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Peterson cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrade digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrade is out of range and Peterson settles back down.
And Andrade responds with a good body kick, but Peterson manages to step out the way in time.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Peterson takes one to the side of the head.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Peterson blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into Peterson's torso.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses. #T3#
Andrade cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peterson on the side of the head.
Peterson swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Peterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Andrade checks it.
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.#T4#
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!
Peterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peterson scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson thows a leg kick but Andrade checks it
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peterson will feel that in the morning.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Andrade.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Peterson shrugs it off though.
Peterson tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Andrade defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Andrade punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Peterson throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrade lands the left hand.
Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrade is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Andrade counters with a big head kick but Peterson shrugs it off.
Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson slips a jab from Andrade.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Peterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Peterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade pushes Peterson away with a front kick.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade with a hook.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
Andrade lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Peterson shrugs it off though.
Andrade pushes Peterson away with a front kick.#T3#
A jab lands there for Peterson.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade scores with a head kick. Peterson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Andrade.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrade.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrade tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Phoenix Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrade with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
Donk. Peterson catches Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Phoenix Peterson had this to say: ' '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick from Andrade lands but Lei takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Lei is rocked!
Andrade throws a shot to the body.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Andrade closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lei! Andrade dives in looking to finish! Lei is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joao Andrade made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Maxwell rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxwell. That did some damage!
Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Maxwell clinches.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
Andrade 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.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Andrade working aggressively here. #T1#
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade pushes Maxwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell trying to stall but Andrade improves his position.
Andrade tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade looks to land a combination but Maxwell avoids it well.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
Andrade with a jab.
Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Maxwell off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
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!
Maxwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Andrade avoids the elbow strike from Maxwell, against the cage.
Maxwell works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Maxwell. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrade avoids it.
Maxwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Maxwell lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrade tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it. #T3#
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade misses with the head strike. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Andrade blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrade as Maxwell tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Maxwell controls the action.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Jab by Andrade.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Maxwell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrade as Maxwell tries to tie him up. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maxwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Andrade tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Andrade blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Maxwell closes the distance and pushes Andrade back into the cage.
Maxwell prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Andrade. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxwell.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Maxwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andrade. That one must have hurt.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Maxwell stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Maxwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade. #T3#
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell darts in trying to clinch
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
Andrade connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell throws a low kick but Andrade moves out of range easily.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Andrade cracks Maxwell with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maxwell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Maxwell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Maxwell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Maxwell avoids it.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell looks to clinch
and Andrade makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maxwell really felt that one!
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Maxwell's head.
Maxwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Andrade catches Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
Maxwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Maxwell walks into a jab.
Maxwell throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell trying to stall but Andrade improves his position.
Maxwell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrade blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Andrade.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrade blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Andrade moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Maxwell's head.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxwell at a distance.
Andrade cracks Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Maxwell sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Maxwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Andrade gets through Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Andrade darts in and clinches Maxwell up against the cage.
Andrade tries to work over Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maxwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maxwell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Maxwell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Maxwell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxwell's sensitive parts.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell's head.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Andrade blocks it.
Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinx Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Andrade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patrick backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Andrade.
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!
Patrick has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Patrick backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade. #ROC2#Patrick is rocked!
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
Oh Patrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Patrick is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Patrick seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Patrick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Patrick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Patrick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.#T1#
The fighters circle, before Andrade throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Patrick's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Andrade lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade 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.
In defeat, Daniel Patrick stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to contribute my loss to my crack dealer, the casino hall by my house I go toinstead of training and that crackhead homeless girl that does dirty things to me for crack rocks. I Love you, Bridget!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023

#R1#
Ransom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade lands with a nice combination. Ransom backs away looking to recover.
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrade thumps Ransom with a low kick.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ransom. Ransom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Ransom is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrade drives through and clinches with Ransom against the cage.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ransom backwards.
Oh Ransom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Andrade.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Andrade pushes Ransom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ransom to his knees! Andrade keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
A victorious Joao Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023

#R1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Andrade 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.
Andrade tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson with a jab.
Andrade feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Andrade with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Andrade forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch. #T2#
Andrade misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Andrade's head back.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Johnson.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Johnson cracks Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Andrade throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Andrade only half commits.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson cracks Andrade on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Andrade falls backwards against the cage. Johnson follows up with more strikes that drop Andrade to his knees. Johnson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Andrade! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polly Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
McGee wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrade sprawls well. He's pushed McGee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andrade stuffs the takedown.
Andrade 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.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch McGee.
McGee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Andrade scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Mitch McGee has been cut.
McGee swinging wildly here.
McGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as McGee shoots in.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks McGee off balance momentarily.
Andrade lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#McGee is rocked!
McGee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGee scrambles back to his feet.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Andrade throws a pinpoint strike between McGee's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends McGee crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Andrade scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Andrade!
Our winner, Joao Andrade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laranja throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Laranja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrade 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.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laranja cracks Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laranja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laranja.
Laranja tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade throws a nice head kick!
Laranja lands a jab to Andrade's midsection.
Andrade misses the jab.
Laranja throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laranja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Laranja counters with a straight right hand.
Laranja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laranja slips a jab from Andrade.#T1#
Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Laranja.
Laranja with a nice cross.
A big left from Andrade misses.
The crowd cheers as Laranja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Laranja misses with a looping left.
Laranja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja just misses with a punch to the body.
Laranja throws a leg kick but Andrade checks it.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with a body shot
and Laranja counters with a nice uppercut.
Laranja throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Andrade misses
and Laranja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja misses with a kick to the body.
Laranja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Laranja.
Andrade moves out of range as Laranja strikes.#T2#
Laranja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laranja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laranja.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Laranja slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade catches Laranja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laranja.
Laranja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laranja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laranja misses the jab.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Laranja tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade slips a jab from Laranja.
Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Laranja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laranja throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Laranja connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Andrade misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laranja.
Laranja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laranja now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laranja takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade throws a hook but Laranja blocks it.#T3#
Andrade tries to move into range but Laranja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laranja is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Laranja throws a leg kick which misses Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrade tries to avoid it.
Laranja lands a right hook to the body.
Laranja drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laranja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him. #CL#
Andrade clinches.
Laranja has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Laranja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laranja.
Laranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Laranja avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Laranja.
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!
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Laranja.
Laranja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laranja scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Laranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Laranja.
Andrade gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laranja throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Laranja clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laranja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Laranja breaks away and moves out of range.
Laranja keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Laranja lands a jab.
Andrade moves out of range as Laranja strikes.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Laranja shrugs it off though.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Laranja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andrade takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrade scores with a jab. Laranja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laranja misses with an uppercut.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laranja scores with a nice strike.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Laranja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laranja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laranja lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrade's sensitive parts.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Laranja throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Laranja moved out of range nicely.
Laranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
The crowd cheers as Laranja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Renato Laranja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laranja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laranja moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Laranja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Laranja scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laranja.
A big right from Andrade misses.
A nice side step and Laranja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Laranja throws out a powerful jab.
Laranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laranja ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Laranja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Laranja tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Laranja lands a high kick!
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laranja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrade scores with a head kick. Laranja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laranja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laranja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laranja moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laranja throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Laranja stumbling back into the cage.
Laranja throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Laranja avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Laranja counters with a body kick.
Laranja throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Laranja lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laranja throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laranja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laranja lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laranja! But no joy.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Laranja avoids it easily.
Laranja throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Laranja throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laranja checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laranja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andrade wants to clinch.#T4#
Laranja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Laranja saw that one coming.
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Laranja had a free shot at his head there.
Laranja misses with a low kick as Andrade jumps back.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Laranja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laranja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Laranja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Andrade clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renato Laranja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Laranja lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Laranja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Laranja.
Laranja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade moves out of range as Laranja strikes.
Laranja throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Laranja misses
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
letting Laranja counter with a right hand.
Laranja drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laranja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Laranja misses.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laranja digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
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!
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Laranja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laranja connects with a jab.#T1#
Laranja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laranja moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade scores with a nice strike.
Laranja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laranja scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Laranja looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Laranja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Laranja as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laranja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Andrade moves out of range as Laranja throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Laranja.
Good standup being displayed there by Laranja as he connects with a hook.
Laranja connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laranja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Laranja lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laranja scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Laranja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laranja.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laranja. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Laranja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade cracks Laranja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Laranja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laranja in his tracks.
Laranja throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade slips under a jab from Laranja.
Andrade lands a jab to Laranja's midsection.
Andrade throws a low kick but Laranja moves out of range easily.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Laranja sizes up Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laranja! But no joy.
A jab from Laranja misses.
Andrade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Andrade misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Andrade misses
and Laranja counters with an inside leg kick.
Laranja throws a leg kick which misses Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrade tries to avoid it.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laranja can pounce on him.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a body shot.
Laranja misses with an uppercut.
Laranja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrade wants to clinch but Laranja slips to the side
enabling Laranja to counter with a crisp jab.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade misses with a hook. Laranja ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laranja defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Laranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laranja 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#967 Spratt v Aurelius
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Andrade lands with a nice body kick.
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Weight off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade 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.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Weight lands a left and a right that send Andrade crashing to the mat, dazed. Weight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight blocks a head kick by Andrade.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Andrade 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.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weight.
Weight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A leg kick checked by Weight.
Weight throws a shot to the body.
Weight takes one on the button.#T1#
Andrade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
Andrade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weight throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade misses the body punch #KD2#
and Weight counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andrade! Weight lets Andrade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Andrade is rocked!
Weight lands with a good body shot.
Weight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Andrade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses
and Weight counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Welter Weight!
An out of breath Welter Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Bass looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bass takes a step back to recover.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Bass moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Bass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Andrade 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.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Bass connects with a looping right hand.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bass is out of range.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bass.
Bass blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bass finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrade's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade catches Bass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bass.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Bass walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bass.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Bass connects with a right hand. Andrade shakes it off.
Bass with a nice calf kick.
Bass throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Bass slips the punch.
Bass misses with a straight left.
Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Bass is out of range.
Bass moves out of range of the strikes.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bass scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Bass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Bass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Bass is avoiding it.
Bass avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
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!
Bass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Bass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Bass.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Bass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bass throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Bass misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Andrade walks into a jab.
Bass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bass just manages to avoid it.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bass is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass. #T3#
Andrade tries to clinch up but Bass circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
Andrade throws a body punch but Bass moves out of range.
Bass thuds his shin into the meat of Andrade's side.
A clash of legs there as Bass blocks the low kick.
Bass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bass blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
Bass's corner calls for a 1-2. Bass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Bass misses.
Bass misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Andrade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrade tries to move into range but Bass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bass as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bass throws a shot to the body.
Bass throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Bass slips under a jab.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Andrade.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bass moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Bass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bass throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Bass lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade gets through Bass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Bass presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade 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!
Bass lands a body shot.
Bass presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bass misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Bass.
Bass misses with a body punch. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Bass throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
As Bass backs away, Andrade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Andrade clinches.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Bass's ribcage. Bass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Bass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bass blocking some punches.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Bass tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bass lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Bass's side.
Bass scores with a nice strike.
Bass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Bass moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Bass scores with a hook.
Bass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Bass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
A shot to the liver by Bass. Beautiful body shot.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Bass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Bass avoids it easily.
Bass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bass's sensitive parts.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Bass lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bass staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Bass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Bass misses the jab.
Ronnie Bass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Bass.
Bass throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Bass - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Bass.
Andrade throws a head kick that Bass semi-blocks.
Donk. Bass catches Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrade's sensitive parts.
Bass cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Bass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bass throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Andrade thumps Bass with a low kick.
Bass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Bass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Bass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade cracks Bass with an open hand slap.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good exchange - Bass coming out on top.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bass can pounce on him.
Bass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.
Bass misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bass.
Bass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Andrade cracks Bass with an open hand slap.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bass throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Bass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Bass misses with a low kick as Andrade jumps back.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bass.
Bass missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bass thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bass avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bass blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bass.
Bass walks into a left hand. #T1#
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bass.
Good exchange - Bass coming out on top.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bass's sensitive parts.
Bass with a jab.
Bass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Bass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bass misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Bass.
Bass throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Bass only half commits.
Bass blocks a head kick by Andrade.
A lazy left from Bass finds it's target.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bass throws out the jab.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Bass moved out of range.
Bass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Bass.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bass throws a right and a left that Andrade avoids nicely.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bass.
Bass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade throws a low kick but Bass avoids it.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Bass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bass misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Bass tries to move into range but Andrade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Bass lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bass.#CL#
Andrade pushes Bass up against the cage in a clinch.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade pushes Bass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Bass misses with a body punch.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Bass misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Bass slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Bass lands.
A good leg kick by Andrade.
Bass ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Bass defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade punishes Bass's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.

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 Joao Andrade.
I think Andrade 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Andrade has McStafferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
McStafferson blocking some punches.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStafferson's elbow.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
McStafferson jumps guard and drags Andrade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Andrade gets to his feet - McStafferson follows without any prompting.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
McStafferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Andrade holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
McStafferson blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Andrade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStafferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrade walks away with a smile on his face. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McStafferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade scores with a jab.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of McStafferson's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McStafferson throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
McStafferson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McStafferson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
McStafferson misses with a looping left.
Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStafferson throws a big shot that misses.
McStafferson cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped McStafferson in his tracks.
McStafferson works over Andrade's head and body with a nice combination.
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McStafferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McStafferson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Andrade scores with a hook to the body. McStafferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
Andrade throws a head kick that McStafferson semi-blocks.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks McStafferson with an uppercut!
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McStafferson misses with a hook to the body
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStafferson's head.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McStafferson throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McStafferson on the side of the head.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
McStafferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but McStafferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
McStafferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McStafferson throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch up but McStafferson circles away and keeps his distance.
McStafferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McStafferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStafferson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
A combination from McStafferson does no damage.
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of McStafferson's head.
Andrade lands a jab.
McStafferson missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McStafferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAndrade.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
McStafferson throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McStafferson jabs at Andrade's body.
McStafferson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McStafferson.
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McStafferson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStafferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McStafferson.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStafferson momentarily.
McStafferson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into McStafferson's torso.#T4#
A big right from McStafferson misses.
Andrade throws a nice head kick!
Andrade throws a leg kick but McStafferson checks it.
McStafferson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
McStafferson looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McStafferson looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Andrade is looking to counter the offense by McStafferson and move into the clinch.
Andrade throws a low kick but McStafferson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Andrade gets caught napping as McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown. Andrade manages to retain guard.
Andrade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrade wants to sweep here but McStafferson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrade 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#
Andrade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade cracks McStafferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade slips a jab from McStafferson.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McStafferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Andrade.
McStafferson avoids a kick to the body.
McStafferson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Andrade darts in and clinches McStafferson up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
McStafferson successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Andrade stands and steps away. McStafferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McStafferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McStafferson misses.
Andrade throws a hook but McStafferson blocks it.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
Andrade tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into McStafferson's torso.
McStafferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
McStafferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrade tries to sprawl out of it but McStafferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade tries to work over McStafferson's front leg with a kick but McStafferson checks it. #CL#
Andrade instigates a clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McStafferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards. #TD2#
McStafferson gets control of Andrade's arms and successfully pulls guard. McStafferson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Andrade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStafferson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
McStafferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrade controls the pace.#SUB2#
Andrade got a little sloppy there for a moment and McStafferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrade has managed to get both his arms back between McStafferson's legs - danger averted.
Andrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
McStafferson is working an open guard so Andrade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
McStafferson loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStafferson. That did some damage!
Andrade slips a jab from McStafferson.
McStafferson moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McStafferson moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from McStafferson misses.
McStafferson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McStafferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade jabs McStafferson right on the nose. McStafferson blinks but takes it well.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McStafferson has time to react.
McStafferson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
McStafferson takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses McStafferson's front leg but catches the back leg as McStafferson tries to avoid it.
McStafferson blocks a leg kick.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
McStafferson missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McStafferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
Andrade throws a low kick but McStafferson avoids it.
McStafferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McStafferson stalks Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrade's face. Andrade staggers backwards, shaken.
McStafferson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
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!
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!
Andrade lands with a straight right. McStafferson didn't see that one coming.
McStafferson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McStafferson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStafferson.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
McStafferson moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of McStafferson's side.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces McStafferson off the cage and back into range.
McStafferson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McStafferson closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McStafferson pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McStafferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade wants to control but McStafferson is keeping busy.
Andrade desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Andrade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
Good control from Andrade.
I really don't envy McStafferson right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Andrade continues to stall.
Andrade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Andrade.#T3#
Andrade's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McStafferson turns into Andrade and is now in his guard.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Andrade is pulling down on McStafferson's head to control his posture. #ES#
Andrade pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from McStafferson.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade 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: CFC 493: Tiotio v Outlaw 2
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrade scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrade's efforts to push away.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade with a hook.#T1#
Andrade thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrade gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich effectively controlling the action here.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mikhasevich.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Mikhasevich wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade throws a leg kick
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
Andrade throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Mikhasevich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a shot to the body.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade connects with the punch.
Andrade moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Andrade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Mikhasevich tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Andrade instigates a clinch.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikhasevich just leaning against Andrade, taking a breather.
A short right from Mikhasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.#CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
A short uppercut from Mikhasevich.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Andrade. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Andrade lands a front kick.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Mikhasevich's body.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Mikhasevich's side.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhasevich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Donk. Andrade catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Mikhasevich trying to land knees to the body.
Andrade pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Andrade throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade misses the jab.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Andrade thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.#T4#
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Mikhasevich - just one landing.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Mikhasevich's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Andrade tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Andrade moves his leg out of the way.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Andrade finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Andrade misses with a low kick.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mikhasevich's head.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andrade connects with the punch.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Mikhasevich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade lands with a right hand.
Andrade clobbers Mikhasevich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhasevich tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Andrade lands with a hook. Mikhasevich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mikhasevich.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade is looking to slow Mikhasevich down with leg kicks.
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
Andrade connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade lands with a right hand. #T4#
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!
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
As Andrade backs away, Mikhasevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Andrade lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrade with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A victorious Joao Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gennady Mikhasevich stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a amazing fight I made multiple mistakes which caused me to lose. My opponent was great and deserved the win. '.

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Boss takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Boss blocks the leg kick.
Boss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boss if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boss on the side of the head.
Jab by Andrade.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrade cracks Boss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boss's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Boss swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boss works the jab nicely.
Boss swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Boss looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss blocks a low kick nicely.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Andrade.#CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Boss.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boss's elbow.
Boss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Boss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Andrade cracks Boss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Boss's front leg but catches the back leg as Boss tries to avoid it.
Boss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Boss cracks Andrade with a good jab.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade with a hook.
A left lands for Andrade.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade clobbers Boss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boss sizes up Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade cracks Boss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Boss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Andrade darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boss.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Boss seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Boss off the cage and back into range.
Andrade misses with a hook.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Boss's leg. Boss is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boss's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Boss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Boss walks into a left hand.
A big left from Boss misses.
Boss takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boss counters with a left to the body.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade scores with a nice right hand.
Andrade tests Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Boss moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Boss avoids it.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade.
Boss slips under a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
Boss misses with a double jab.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Boss's front leg but catches the back leg as Boss tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Boss down.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Boss is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
Boss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boss tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Boss moved away.
Andrade misses with a body kick.#T3#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Jab by Andrade.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boss is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boss swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boss.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Andrade swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Boss avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade lands with a hook. Boss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Boss with an uppercut!
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boss under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Boss down.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade catches Boss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Boss. #T1#
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Boss didn't see that one coming.
Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range.
Andrade lands with a shot to the body.
Boss lands a head kick! #CL2#
Andrade clinches up with Boss and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boss tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boss jabs Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss lands a head shot.
Andrade tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Boss throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Andrade slips under a jab from Boss.
A jab from Andrade finds it's way through Boss's defenses.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Boss tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boss takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Boss throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boss at a distance.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade throws a shot to the body.
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Bagel Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Boss! Andrade is out on his feet! Boss rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Andrade is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Andrade is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
A very excited looking Bagel Boss 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: CFC 475: Bosanac vs McFly
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Yarborough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Yarborough as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough with a nice calf kick.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrade throws a sloppy body shot
and Yarborough counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Andrade throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade tries a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.#CL#
Andrade closes the distance and pushes Yarborough back into the cage.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Yarborough.
Yarborough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to circle away but Yarborough has him pinned against the cage.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike. #T1#
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Yarborough works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yarborough.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough blocking some punches.
Yarborough lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Yarborough.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Yarborough keeps him there for the moment.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Yarborough.
Yarborough cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough is leaning against Andrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Yarborough has Andrade pressed against the cage, preventing Andrade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Yarborough.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough lands a right hand. #T2#
Yarborough keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yarborough presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Yarborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough lands with a left to the head.
Yarborough lands a right hand.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yarborough prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Yarborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the head.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Yarborough.
Andrade takes one on the button.#T3#
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Yarborough cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Yarborough slips a jab from Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
Yarborough defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yarborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Yarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yarborough has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarborough and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough cracks Andrade with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
Yarborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Andrade.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yarborough delivers a nice body kick.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Yarborough saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
A shot to the body from Andrade misses
and Yarborough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yarborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yarborough takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrade throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade cracks Yarborough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Yarborough.
Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Andrade half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Andrade clinches up with Yarborough and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Yarborough is out of range.
Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
Andrade lands a front kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yarborough in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yarborough!
Yarborough scores with a one two! Andrade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yarborough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Yarborough.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Yarborough swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade. #T1#
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough throws a big counter head kick but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yarborough counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body.
Yarborough is looking to slow Andrade down with leg kicks.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Yarborough moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Yarborough's shoulder, as Yarborough tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Andrade has Yarborough up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Andrade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yarborough keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Yarborough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yarborough tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade misses with some punches.
Yarborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yarborough keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrade's efforts to push away.
James Yarborough seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Yarborough misses with a body punch.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade can't break the clinch.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Andrade tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Andrade misses
and Yarborough counters with a body kick that stops Andrade in his tracks momentarily.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A big left from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yarborough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade 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.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Andrade tries to work over Yarborough's front leg with a kick but Yarborough checks it.
Yarborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Andrade throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Yarborough throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yarborough - that will leave a mark!
Andrade throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarborough slips a jab from Andrade.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Andrade has managed to clinch. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yarborough.
Andrade throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yarborough avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yarborough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Andrade closes the distance and pushes Yarborough back into the cage.#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough throws a body kick that misses.
Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade walks into a jab.
Andrade stuns Yarborough with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
Andrade is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Andrade checks a leg kick nicely.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yarborough.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade can't break the clinch.
Yarborough lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yarborough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Yarborough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Yarborough.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #T2#
Yarborough lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Andrade tries to break free but Yarborough pushes him back against the cage.
Yarborough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling him.
Yarborough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yarborough lands a left hand.
Yarborough works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Yarborough.
A nice left hand lands by Yarborough.
A short right from Yarborough.
A right hand to the body from Yarborough.
Yarborough cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Yarborough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Yarborough.
Andrade can't break the clinch.
Yarborough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Yarborough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Yarborough lands a left hand.
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Yarborough.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yarborough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Yarborough.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarborough.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Yarborough.
A nice left hand lands by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade. #T4#
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough misses with a body punch.
Yarborough struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Yarborough pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yarborough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yarborough fails to land. #BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose.
Yarborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Yarborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yarborough lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yarborough 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
James Yarborough seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndrade.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade! #CL2#
Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T1#
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Gracie. #T2#
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andrade back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Donk. Andrade catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Andrade throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Gracie and Andrade goes tumbling to the canvas! Gracie follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Andrade is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Andrade wants to get back to full guard.
Andrade is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andrade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Andrade is looking to improve his position.
Andrade is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrade controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade is trying to escape the mount.
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 Holden Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gracie scores with a jab. Andrade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Andrade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade working aggressively here.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands. #BC2#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Andrade throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Andrade swinging wildly here. #T3#
Gracie throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Gracie. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andrade scores with a head kick.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrade at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andrade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Andrade throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a left hand. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Nice shot by Andrade.#T1#
Andrade slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrade.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Andrade lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.#T2#
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie jabs Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Gracie catches Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndrade.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Andrade.#T3#
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Andrade defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Andrade misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrade 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
After winning the bout, Joao Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Bosanac with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Bosanac misses its intended target.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Bosanac.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Bosanac.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Bosanac.
Bosanac drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade jabs Bosanac right on the nose. Bosanac blinks but takes it well.
Bosanac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bosanac blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Bosanac shrugs it off though.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Bosanac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac misses with a straight left.
Bosanac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
That kick from Andrade tenderised Bosanac's leg. Bosanac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bosanac connects with a solid leg kick.
Bosanac throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosanac scores with a leg kick.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Bosanac is looking to control Andrade's arms but Andrade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bosanac has his back to the cage.
Bosanac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrade.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bosanac throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade. #T2#
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Bosanac blocks an uppercut.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosanac controls his hands.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosanacs head.
Andrade pushes Bosanac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Bosanac walks into a jab.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bosanac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac takes one to the chin there.
Bosanac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosanac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Bosanac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andrade's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bosanac throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bosanac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Bosanac's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosanac tries to avoid it.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosanac. Bosanac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Bosanac throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Bosanac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosanac looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Bosanac.#CL2#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bosanac.
A right hand to the body from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosanac.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosanac controls his hands.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
A short uppercut from Andrade. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosanac controls his hands.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosanac.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosanac is trying to stall.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosanac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bosanac trying to control the position but instead, Andrade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bosanac into the cage.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Andrade cracks Bosanac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrade works the jab nicely.
Bosanac tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bosanac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosanac throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bosanac blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
That kick from Bosanac tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosanac doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade tries to clinch but Bosanac is having none of it.
Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosanac takes one to the chin there.
Bosanac takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Andrade digs a good hook to Bosanac's body.
Andrade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade fakes the leg kick and cracks Bosanac in the body.
Andrade sizes up Bosanac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
A big left from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosanac has time to react.
Bosanac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade digs a good body shot into Bosanac's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac blocks a jab.
Bosanac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Bosanac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Bosanac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosanac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Andrade.
Bosanac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Andrade looks for the body kick but Bosanac saw that one coming.
Jab from Andrade.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Bosanac sees coming a mile off.
Bosanac scores with a nice strike.
Bosanac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bosanac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosanac throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Bosanac blocks the body kick.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Bosanac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosanac throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosanac.
Andrade throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Bosanac.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Andrade. #T3#
Bosanac scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Bosanac has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Bosanac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosanac jabs Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade catches Bosanac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bosanac needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Andrade drives through and clinches with Bosanac against the cage. #BC#
Bosanac breaks from the clinch.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosanac manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Andrade.
Joao Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Bosanac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosanac throws a leg kick which misses Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrade tries to avoid it.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosanac is just out of range.#T4#
Bosanac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Bosanac stumbling back into the cage.
Bosanac throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Bosanac avoids it.
Bosanac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses.
Bosanac avoids a kick to the body.
Bosanac tries to score with a low kick but Andrade moves his leg out of the way.
Andrade walks into a left hand.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bosanac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosanac moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Bosanac misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosanac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bosanac scores with a head kick.
Bosanac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Bosanac off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade misses with a body kick.
As Andrade backs away, Bosanac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andrade is looking to chop away at Bosanac's legs.
Bosanac throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bosanac blocks the leg kick.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Bosanac's head back.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bosanac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bosanac.
Bosanac will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Andrade clinches up with Bosanac and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade is working Bosanac over against the cage.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade. #BC#
Bosanac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Bosanac.
Bosanac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosanac's head.
Andrade connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosanac moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Bosanac throws a solid leg kick but Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosanac.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosanac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bosanac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosanac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosanac.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
Bosanac's corner calls for a 1-2. Bosanac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bosanac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosanac.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bosanac's head.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Bosanac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosanac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andrade controlling the position well. #T2#
Andrade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosanac is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Bosanac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bosanac throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Bosanac takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade lands with a nice body punch.
Bosanac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosanac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosanac misses with a few strikes there.
Bosanac throws an off balance right hand
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade thumps Bosanac with a low kick.#T3#
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Bosanac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
As Andrade backs away, Bosanac returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Bosanac misses its intended target.
Bosanac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bosanac lands with a right hand.
Bosanac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses.
Bosanac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bosanac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bosanac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bosanac is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
Bosanac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrade cracks Bosanac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Bosanac feinted with a counter takedown.
Bosanac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade throws a hook but Bosanac blocks it.
Bosanac misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Bosanac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bosanac lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Andrade is rocked!
Bosanac seems to be stalking Andrade here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Andrade drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leo Bosanac!
A pretty intense looking Leo Bosanac took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.#CL2#
Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Liu shrugs it off though.
Andrade throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Andrade wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Liu.#CL2#
Andrade rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade. #BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Andrade throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Jab from Andrade.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Andrade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu is looking to wear down Andrade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu moves away from the strike by Andrade. #T3#
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade cracks Liu with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade throws a head kick that Liu semi-blocks.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Liu.
Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrade.
Andrade feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liu takes a step back to recover.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a counter high kick but Andrade was just alert enough to avoid it.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.#T4#
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a solid body kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Liu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade. #T1#
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Liu scores with a head kick. Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrade. Andrade obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.#T2#
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Andrade thinks about the counter body kick.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrade lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade. #CL2#
Andrade has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andrade forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A short right from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrade won't allow it. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade 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.
The defeated Jun Liu had this to say: 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed catches Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Reed tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Andrade slips a jab from Reed.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed throws a push kick but Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Andrade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with the combination.
Reed lands a head kick!
Reed throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Andrade throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Andrade moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade lands a front kick.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
Reed blocking some punches. #BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Reed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed staying out of range there.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Reed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade misses the jab.
Andrade misses with a left hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade with a jab.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Reed checks a low kick from Andrade.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrade lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Andrade clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Reed.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Reed is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Joao Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Andrade tries a body shot but Reed blocks it. #BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Andrade lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reed misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Andrade slips under a jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Reed slips under a jab from Andrade.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target. #T1#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with an outside leg kick.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Reed throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Reed.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Reed throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed pushes Andrade away with a front kick.
Andrade keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Andrade cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.#T4#
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Jab from Andrade.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Reed misses.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Andrade.
Well Andrade 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade 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.#BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade jabs Kovacs right on the nose. Kovacs blinks but takes it well.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs. #CL2#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
Kovacs stalls.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacs.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Kovacs takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Kovacs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Kovacs blocks the low kick.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovacs jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Kovacs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovacs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kovacs misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
As Kovacs backs away, Andrade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Kovacs walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Andrade scores with a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacs.
A nice combination there by Kovacs.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Kovacs throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Kovacs saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kovacs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs lunges at Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrade's hand.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrade on the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs rushes Andrade and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Andrade is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kovacs piles on the pressure and Andrade crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Andrade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Andrade's belly button to the back.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Andrade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrade's head.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.#T2#
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
As Andrade backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade lands a head kick!
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased. #T3#
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar motions for Andrade to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Andrade down with leg kicks.
Andrade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrade! But no joy.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade throws a counter combo.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Tonissaar in a clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Andrade's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Tonissaar thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Andrade.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrade in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a left to the body.
Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the combination.
Andrade moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick. #T3#
Andrade swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Andrade.
Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonissaar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrade is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Tonissaar
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Andrade misses.
Andrade tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves away
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Andrade avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Andrade throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.#T2#
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body kick.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Andrade in the body.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Andrade.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tonissaar back to the cage. Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Andrade really felt that one!
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade lands with a nice body punch.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Tonissaar didn't see that one coming.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrade is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar. #T1#
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Andrade defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.#T2#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade takes one on the button.#T3#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Andrade lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Andrade's midsection.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.#T4#
Andrade sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Andrade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease.
Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Andrade.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Tonissaar punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Andrade throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar jabs Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrade moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrade lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tonissaar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Baruto Tonissaar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Chontamenti pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Chontamenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Chontamenti keeps him there for the moment.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Andrade.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Andrade stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade slips under a jab from Chontamenti.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade scores with a hook.
Chontamenti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti motions for Andrade to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Andrade throws a head kick but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Chontamenti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
Andrade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chontamenti's hands.
Andrade checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti tried to counter with a leg kick but Andrade avoided it.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.#T3#
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chontamenti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chontamenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti with a hook.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti is having none of it.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti lands the left hand.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Chontamenti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade tries to clinch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chontamenti misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Andrade tries to clinch there but Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Chontamenti off the cage and back into range.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Chontamenti instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Andrade lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Chontamenti checks a low kick from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti wants to clinch.#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a looping right.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Chontamenti lands.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Chontamenti blocks a leg kick.
Chontamenti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrade.
Chontamenti cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Chontamenti throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Chontamenti circles away.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade cracks Chontamenti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chontamenti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrade can turn it around.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chontamenti. Chontamenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chontamenti throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chontamenti checks it well.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chontamenti is out of range.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti lands a head shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade with the inside leg kick.
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Andrade.
It looked like Chontamenti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade slips under a jab.#T4#
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chontamenti in his tracks.
Chontamenti is looking to score with low kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Chontamenti is out of range.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Chontamenti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chontamenti works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Chontamenti.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Chontamenti didn't see that one coming.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Chontamenti scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Chontamenti takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chontamenti keeps the fight on the outside.
Chontamenti throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Chontamenti.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chontamenti's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Chontamenti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti is looking to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Chontamenti only half commits.
Andrade sizes up Chontamenti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Andrade's head back.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti is looking to counter punch.
Chontamenti wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade scores with the left hand. Chontamenti knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrade slips a jab from Chontamenti.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Andrade takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti lands a jab to the nose.
Chontamenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Chontamenti's body. Chontamenti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chontamenti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Chontamenti.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chontamenti has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrade.
Chontamenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Chontamenti throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chontamenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Andrade throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.#T4#
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Andrade checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chontamenti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.#CL#
Chontamenti rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade tries to break the clinch but Chontamenti is controlling the position.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Chontamenti works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chontamenti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Bhishma Chontamenti.
I think Andrade 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Andrade with a hook.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Olsen moves into the clinch.
Olsen lands an uppercut.
Andrade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olsen pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Olsen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen prevents a body shot from Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olsen.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen lands a right hand. #BC2#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade moves out of range as Olsen strikes.#T1##CL#
Olsen gets a clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen working aggressively here.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Olsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olsen presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Olsen tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Olsen lands a shot to the body.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards. #T2#
Olsen is working Andrade over against the cage.
Olsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen lands an uppercut.
Andrade presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Olsen tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
Olsen tries to clinch
and Andrade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olsen's knee momentarily.
Andrade misses with a right hand
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Olsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Olsen instigates a clinch.
Andrade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Olsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrade can turn it around.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade. #T3#
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Olsen off the cage and back into range.
Andrade tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade stalks Olsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olsen's face. Olsen staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Olsen cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
Andrade checks the leg kick.#T4#
Olsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olsen slips under a jab from Andrade.
Olsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade misses with a straight right. #CL#
Olsen closes the distance and clinches.
Olsen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab. #CL#
Olsen clinches.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olsen throws a head punch that misses.
Olsen tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Olsen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Olsen moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrade is able to avoid easily.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen wants to clinch.
Olsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Olsen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Olsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olsen lunges at Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrade's hand. #T1##CL#
Olsen clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen lands an elbow inside that Andrade shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Andrade wants to get back to striking at distance but Olsen won't allow it.
Olsen blocks an uppercut.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
Olsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Olsen misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Olsen throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olsen.
Olsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Olsen managing to block the knees to the body from Andrade.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch. #T2#
Andrade lands with a right hand.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen backing away here, and Andrade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade clobbers Olsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Olsen tumbling to the mat! Andrade takes a step backwards and waves Olsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Olsen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Andrade swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Andrade!
In his post fight interview, Joao Andrade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrade! But no joy.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Andrade tries to bum rush Bizihwaeile with a series of wild strikes but Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade scores with a head kick. Bizihwaeile tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that misses.
Andrade stalks Bizihwaeile and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bizihwaeile's face. Bizihwaeile staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Bizihwaeile. Beautiful body shot.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaeile's hands.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.#T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade lands with a hook. Bizihwaeile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaeile jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Bizihwaeile with an uppercut!
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade misses with the body kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Andrade looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Andrade 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.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
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!
Andrade checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrade or not.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade. #T1#
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
Bizihwaeile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrade.
Bizihwaeile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it. #T3#
Andrade misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Bizihwaeile only half commits.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizihwaeile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizihwaeile at a distance.
Andrade connects with a jab.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bizihwaeile misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bizihwaeile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade. #CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade lands a nice looking body kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab to the body
and Andrade counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Andrade clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaeile takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Bizihwaeile catches Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaeile as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Andrade counters with a head kick that drops Bizihwaeile to the mat! Bizihwaeile scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the nose.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Andrade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bizihwaeile under the eye.#T3#
Bizihwaeile moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the nose.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Bizihwaeile digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizihwaeile should have avoided that one.
Andrade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Andrade with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Andrade.
Well Andrade 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrade tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Andrade's head back.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrade's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Andrade.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.#T2#
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade missing with knees to the body.
Andrade misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Andrade trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #T4#
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrade is wise to it.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Andrade takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away. #T1#
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Andrade clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Andrade throws knees to the body.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Andrade's ribcage. Andrade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands. #T4#
Tonissaar pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar is working Andrade over against the cage.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Andrade.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a big counter head kick but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#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!
A big left from Andrade misses.
Despite the aggression on Tonissaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Tonissaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonissaar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrade steps away.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.#T3#
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade.
Andrade moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar with a hook.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Andrade backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tonissaar backs away, Andrade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works Andrade's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Tonissaar in a clinch.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonissaar 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Andrade with a nice cross.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Anjos controls the pace.
Dos Anjos being controlled here momentarily.
Andrade 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.
Andrade pulls Dos Anjos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anjos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving. #T1#
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Andrade is keeping the position.
Dos Anjos slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Anjos works his way into side control.
Dos Anjos taking a breather here.
Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dos Anjos working away.
Dos Anjos wants to take a breather but Andrade manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looking to sit in guard and control but Andrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Andrade wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Anjos keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Anjos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos looking to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andrade is looking to stand up but Dos Anjos won't let him.
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andrade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Dos Anjos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joao Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Dos Anjos saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Dos Anjos drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Dos Anjos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Anjos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade motions for Dos Anjos to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrade defends it nicely.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a hook.#T1#
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Andrade pushes Dos Anjos off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Andrade. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Anjos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
A nice side step and Dos Anjos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Andrade.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Dos Anjos knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A big left from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Andrade shows good takedown defense.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Dos Anjos blocks the low kick.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade misses with a hook. Dos Anjos ducked under it nicely.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Dos Anjos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Dos Anjos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade sizes up Dos Anjos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Andrade.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrade wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Anjos to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrade in his tracks.
Dos Anjos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade with a jab.
Dos Anjos blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Dos Anjos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joao Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
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!
Andrade throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Andrade cracks Dos Anjos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Anjos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Dos Anjos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
In his post fight interview, Joao Andrade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Jahouli scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Jahouli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrade doesn't seem phased though.
Jahouli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jahouli throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Jahouli slips under a jab.
Jahouli keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Jahouli sizes up Andrade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jahouli misses with a body shot
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahouli.
Jahouli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrade's sensitive parts. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jahouli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Andrade's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahouli takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade tries to work over Jahouli's front leg with a kick but Jahouli checks it.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Jahouli is predictable there
and Andrade counters with a thumping low kick.
Jahouli misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jahouli lands with an overhand left.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jahouli.#T2#
Jahouli lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Andrade darts in and clinches Jahouli up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade looking to slow down the pace here.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jahouli.
Jahouli taking a breather.
Jahouli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahoulis head.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Jahouli avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade misses with the head strike. #T3#
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahouli.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrade tries to land knees in the clinch but Jahouli avoids the damage to the body.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jahouli cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jahouli.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahouli avoiding damage as Andrade throws knees to the body.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Jahouli avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Jahouli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jahouli throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Jahouli moves out of range easily.
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Jahouli misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A solid body kick from Jahouli.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Jahouli rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jahouli pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jahouli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jahouli.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Jahouli controls the action.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahouli.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Jahouli.
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jahouli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli tries to stall but Andrade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jahouli.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jahouli presses Andrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Jahouli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahouli or not. #T3#
Andrade lands a right hand.
Jahouli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jahouli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jahouli as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jahouli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli is breathing heavily.
Jahouli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
Jahouli misses with the head strike.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade slows down the pace here. #T4#
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade avoiding damage.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Jahouli controls his hands.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jahouli's elbow.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Jahouli throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Jahouli lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jahouli misses with a hook
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jahouli throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Jahouli tries to land a body kick
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Jahouli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahouli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jahouli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jahouli misses with a body punch.
Jahouli scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahouli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Jahouli cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade taking a breather.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow. #T1#
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Jahouli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jahouli lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jahouli as the two fighters clinch.
Jahouli digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jahouli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jahouli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
Jahouli lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Jahouli working aggressively here.
Andrade tries a body shot but Jahouli blocks it.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Jahouli misses with some punches.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jahouli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #T3#
Andrade works on Jahouli's body with a couple of short punches.
Jahouli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrade gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Jahouli lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jahouli. #T4#
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade wants to stall.
Andrade has Jahouli pushed against the cage.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jahouli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahouli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Joao Andrade.
I think Andrade 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Jahouli!
After winning the bout, Maxim Jahouli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Heights.
Andrade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heights.
Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heights digs a good body shot into Andrade's ribs.
Heights missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heights has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy.
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Heights's head back.
Heights misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a leg kick.
Heights throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrade or not.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade 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.
Andrade looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Heights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow.
Heights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Heights takes a shot to the head.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Heights breaks the clinch.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Heights steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Heights turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
A lazy left from Heights finds it's target.
Heights throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease.
Heights misses with an uppercut
and Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heights slips under a jab.
Heights avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Heights throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.
Andrade tries to clinch up
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Heights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heights scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade throws the left hand but Heights avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming.
Heights cracks Andrade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heights! But no joy.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heights tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Heights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heights misses the shot to the body.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Heights.
Andrade checks a low kick from Heights.
Heights misses with a straight right.
Heights pushes Andrade away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.#T1#
Heights misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Heights misses with a looping left.
Heights lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrade throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heights.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Heights manages to avoid it.
Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seelow Heights seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Heights misses with a few strikes there.
Heights wants to clinch
and Andrade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Heights missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade lands a head kick. Heights smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Heights misses its intended target.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heights.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Andrade has Heights up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heights wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade gets through Heights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heights backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Heights controls his hands.
Heights has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights misses with some punches.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Andrade throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Heights misses with a combination
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Heights moved away.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heights bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
Heights blocks a head kick by Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Heights misses.
Heights connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrade momentarily.
Heights thows a body kick. Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heights throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Andrade stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade lands an overhand right.
Andrade punishes Heights's body with a nice straight punch.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andrade checks a leg kick.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Heights avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Heights there.
Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top.
Heights throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Andrade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrade scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heights misses with the combination.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heights cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a shot to the body.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joao Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Andrade.
Heights throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade darts in trying to clinch
and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Andrade throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heights misses with a low kick.
Heights blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade works Heights's body with a nice hook.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heights misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A relieved looking Joao Andrade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Boaler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Boaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrade sprawls well. Andrade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Boaler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boaler wants to clinch.#T1#
Boaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boaler tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade scores with a punch to the head.
Andrade tries to bum rush Boaler with a series of wild strikes but Boaler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boaler takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Boaler misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Boaler gets tackled into the cage by Andrade. Andrade maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Boaler moves into range and clinches up with Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boaler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade digs a right hand into Boaler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boaler's gas tank. #T2#
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade has Boaler pressed against the cage. #TD#
Boaler pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Andrade defends easily.
Boaler keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass. #SUB#
Andrade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrade has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Boaler is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up. #SUB#
Boaler working for a triangle but Andrade defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Boaler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Boaler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andrade 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 Boaler.#SU2#
Andrade decides to stand back up. Andrade steps back and let's Boaler get back to his feet.
Boaler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Boaler tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrade misses.#TD#
Boaler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrade to the mat! Andrade manages to get full guard.

Andrade wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade moves out of range as Boaler strikes.
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade tries to clinch but Boaler is having none of it.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Boaler moved away.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Boaler's shoulder, as Boaler tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade tries to work over Boaler's front leg with a kick but Boaler checks it.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaler to score with a decent uppercut.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade 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.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Boaler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
Andrade cracks Boaler with an open hand slap.
Oh Boaler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Boaler misses
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaler lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Boaler throws a wild hook but Andrade just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Boaler gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Andrade raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 47 - Wanker vs Slugs 2
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahouli connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Jahouli
and Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Jahouli throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Banana Stand in the buildup to the fight.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jahouli throws a push kick but Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
Jahouli throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Jahouli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jahouli misses with a looping left.
Jahouli lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.
Jahouli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Jahouli is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jahouli.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jahouli. Jahouli obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jahouli. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jahouli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jahouli throws a leg kick that misses.
Jahouli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Jahouli punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Andrade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jahouli - the referee stops the clock and Andrade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jahouli. Andrade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jahouli misses with the body kick
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahouli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jahouli throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Jahouli misses with a straight right.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jahouli throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Jahouli misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jahouli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jahouli wants to clinch
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Jahouli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Jahouli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrade's head.
Jahouli misses the jab.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jahouli.
Jahouli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Jahouli had a free shot at his head there.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahouli throws out the jab.
Jahouli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrade moves forwards but Jahouli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Jahouli slips the punch.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jahouli counter with a right hand.
Jahouli misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jahouli.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.#T4#
Jahouli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jahouli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Jahouli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrade slips under a jab from Jahouli.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Jahouli lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Jab by Jahouli.
Nice shot lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrade throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily.
As Andrade backs off Jahouli throws a huge counter combo but Andrade manages to avoid it all.
Jahouli misses with a low kick as Andrade jumps back.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jahouli misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade slips under a jab from Jahouli.
Jahouli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andrade throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Jahouli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jahouli.
Jahouli wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Jahouli lands the left hand.
Jahouli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andrade walks into a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Andrade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jahouli connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Jahouli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jahouli lands with a right hand.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
Jahouli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Jahouli.
Jahouli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jahouli slips a straight right by Andrade.
Jahouli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahouli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrade is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Jahouli misses with a body kick.
Jahouli throws a head kick that misses
and Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahouli moves away.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahouli thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Jahouli throws an off balance right hand
and Jahouli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jahouli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jahouli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Jahouli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jahouli.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
Jahouli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade throws a counter high kick but Jahouli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jahouli lands a nice shot to the body.
Jahouli works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Jahouli misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jahouli lands a body shot.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jahouli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jahouli scores with a spinning back kick!
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Jahouli.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jahouli. That one must have hurt.
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!
Jahouli swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Jahouli clinches.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jahouli.
Jahouli can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Jahouli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jahouli connects with a solid leg kick.
Jahouli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jahouli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Jahouli throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade moves out of range as Jahouli strikes.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahouli.
Nice shot lands for Jahouli.
Jahouli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jahouli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Jahouli.
Some wild striking there from Andrade. #T1#
Jahouli jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jahouli missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jahouli at a distance.
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli with a jab.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jahouli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Jahouli tries to land a body kick
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jahouli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahouli misses with a body shot.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jahouli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Jahouli misses with a low kick.
Good work by Andrade as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Jahouli's head but Jahouli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Jahouli misses
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jahouli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jahouli throws a low kick, looking for Andrade's leg but Andrade calmly moves out of range.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Jahouli flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrade steps away.
Jahouli defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Jahouli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli.
Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Jahouli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jahouli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jahouli.
Jahouli motions for Andrade to come forward. Jahouli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jahouli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Maxim Jahouli's cut even more.
Jahouli misses with a body kick.
Jahouli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jahouli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahouli takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jahouli is just out of range.
Andrade misses with a shot to the body
and Jahouli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.#T4#
Jahouli misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jahouli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade tries to circle away but Jahouli has him pinned against the cage.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jahouli struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Jahouli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jahouli tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli. #BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jahouli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jahouli misses with a kick to the body.
Maxim Jahouli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jahouli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrade's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jahouli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jahouli 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jahouli!
A very excited looking Maxim Jahouli 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: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Van Den Born manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Van Den Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrade with a body shot.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Born moves out of range easily.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Van Den Born steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Den Born misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Andrade. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade lunges at Van Den Born with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Den Born's hand.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Banana Stand in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a low kick. #T2#
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Den Born checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Den Born tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Born has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Born's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Andrade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Van Den Born releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Den Born throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Andrade.
Van Den Born looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Andrade misses
and Van Den Born connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Van Den Born sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Den Born is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrade swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
Van Den Born is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Andrade lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Van Den Born's leg. Van Den Born is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Van Den Born checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a nice leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Van Den Born is avoiding it.
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andrade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Den Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Den Born cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Den Born checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Van Den Born is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Andrade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Den Born. That one must have hurt.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Born wants to clinch.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Born can do to turn this around?
Van Den Born blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a leg kick
letting Van Den Born counter with a right hand.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Born's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Den Born.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Van Den Born tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
Andrade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade jabs at Van Den Born's body.
Andrade takes one on the button.
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!
Van Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Van Den Born circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws out a powerful jab.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Van Den Born misses.
Andrade throws out a leg kick but Van Den Born moves out of range and Andrade only half commits.
Good work by Van Den Born as he checks the leg kick.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target. #T3#
Van Den Born takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Van Den Born bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Den Born looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Den Born walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Andrade.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Den Born might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andrade has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born looks for the body kick but Andrade saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Van Den Born down.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Den Born on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Born checks it.
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Van Den Born fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Van Den Born.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Andrade rushes Van Den Born and presses him up against the cage.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born blocks an uppercut.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Den Born.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Van Den Born's knee but Van Den Born avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Van Den Born off balance momentarily.
Van Den Born throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andrade! Van Den Born lets Andrade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Andrade pushes Van Den Born up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top.#T1#
Van Den Born stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.#ROC2#Andrade is rocked!#CUT2#Joao Andrade's cut is getting worse.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ko Van Den Born!
Ko Van Den Born decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucroy somewhat.
Lucroy avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Lucroy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Lucroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucroy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Lucroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lucroy goes for a double leg but Andrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrade continues to drive forward.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that knocks Lucroy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Andrade is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 33 - Nickel vs Dos Anjos
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with an inside leg kick.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Nascimento's head back.
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Nascimento sees coming a mile off.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Nascimento off the cage and back into range.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Nascimento's front leg but catches the back leg as Nascimento tries to avoid it.
Nascimento connects with a single shot there.
Nascimento swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Nascimento's leg. Nascimento is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Nascimento throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade throws out a leg kick but Nascimento moves out of range and Andrade only half commits.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target. #T1#
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nascimento counters with a nice body shot.
Nascimento tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it.
Nascimento defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento motions for Andrade to come forward. Nascimento throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nascimento staying out of range there.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Nascimento pushes him off.
Nascimento is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nascimento ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nascimento looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Nascimento. That snapped Andrade's head back.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Nascimento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nascimento with a nice calf kick.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Nascimento sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Nascimento moves away and avoids it.
Nascimento fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nascimento 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nascimento throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Nascimento's head back.
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Andrade scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Nascimento walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Nascimento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nascimento throws a front kick aimed at Andrade's knee but Andrade avoids it well.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nascimento.
A jab from Andrade misses. #T3#
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Nascimento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andrade scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
A left lands for Nascimento.
A clash of legs there as Nascimento blocks the low kick.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Nascimento lands with a right hand.
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Nascimento misses with a low kick as Andrade jumps back.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
A low kick from Andrade misses
and Nascimento connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Nascimento bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Nascimento's head.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento is looking to score with low kicks.
Nascimento throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nascimento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrade tries a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nascimento.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Nascimento misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nascimento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Nascimento takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Nascimento saw that one coming.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Andrade replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nascimento blocks it well.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.
Nascimento pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrade is out of range and Nascimento settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nascimento. That did some damage!
Andrade moves out of range as Nascimento strikes.#CL2#
Andrade rushes Nascimento and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Nascimento.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nascimento tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nascimento.
Nascimento blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade pushes Nascimento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Nascimento sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nascimento blocks a leg kick.
Andrade is looking to slow Nascimento down with leg kicks.
Andrade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nascimento lands with a nice body kick.
Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Nascimento misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade checks the leg kick.
Andrade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Nascimento's head but Nascimento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nascimento feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrade moves out of range as Nascimento strikes.
Nascimento lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nascimento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nascimento throws a leg kick but Andrade checks it. #T3#
Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Nascimento quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Nascimento delivers a nice body kick.
Nascimento is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nascimento has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andrade.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nascimento tried to score with a low kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade feints a counter leg kick.
Nascimento checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Nascimento lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Nascimento with an uppercut!
Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Nascimento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nascimento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Nascimento connects with the punch.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrade misses.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nascimento fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
Nascimento scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade throws a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nascimento in his tracks.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Nascimento should have avoided that one.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade tries a quick counter leg kick but Nascimento is wise to it.
Andrade tries a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
Andrade throws a hook but Nascimento blocks it.
Andrade swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nascimento. Nascimento obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nascimento misses with a hook.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nascimento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Andrade.
Nascimento cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nascimento creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento lands an uppercut.
Nascimento working aggressively here. #BC#
Nascimento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nascimento was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
Nascimento finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade cracks Nascimento with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nascimento lands the left hand.
Nascimento goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.#T2#
Nascimento connects with the punch.
Nascimento connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Andrade pushes Nascimento up against the cage in a clinch.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Nascimento lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Nascimento misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a shot to the head.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade digs a right hand into Nascimento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nascimento's gas tank. #T3#
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade gets through Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nascimento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade prevents Nascimento from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Nascimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nascimento blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Andrade.
Nascimento blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade is working Nascimento over against the cage.
Joao Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade presses Nascimento against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nascimento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade scores with a head kick.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Nascimento checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target.
Yago Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Nascimento throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Andrade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nascimento connects with the punch.
Nascimento stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nascimento takes one on the button.
Andrade cracks Nascimento with a good jab.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
Andrade connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
After winning the bout, Joao Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Andrade's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Andrade slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.#T1#
Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Andrade lands with a right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade. #T3#
Ragnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade misses the jab.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.#T4#
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnarsson there.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Ragnarsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Andrade steps in with a hook that catches Ragnarsson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Andrade follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ragnarsson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC Bloodbath 2
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Mahrishi moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
We've been informed that Mahrishi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahrishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
It appears Andrade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.#T1#
Mahrishi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Mahrishi punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahrishi.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.#CL2#
Mahrishi gets a clinch. #T2#
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands a right hand. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
A cross from Mahrishi lands.
Mahrishi blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Andrade throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws a shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Mahrishi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Mahrishi finds it's target.
Mahrishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Andrade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrade counters with a good low kick that Mahrishi was not able to check. #T1#
Mahrishi checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
Mahrishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahrishi scores with a punch to the head.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Mahrishi checks it.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.#CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade clobbers Mahrishi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches.
Andrade tries to circle away but Mahrishi has him pinned against the cage.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade working aggressively here. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade 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.
Mahrishi lands a jab to Andrade's midsection.#T3#
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrade motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch. #T4#
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade wants to slow Mahrishi down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Andrade blocking some punches. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Andrade's ribcage. Andrade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Mahrishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #T2#
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi. #T3#
Andrade lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade scores with a jab. Mahrishi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahrishi loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
It appears Andrade was looking to counter with a kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Mahrishi looks to clinch
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade. #T4#
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahrishi 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Andrade lands a head shot.#CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Kahn has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Andrade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kahn rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Kahn keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Andrade.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL2#
Andrade gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. #T3#
Kahn misses with the head strike. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kahn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kahn tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn moves to clinch but Andrade breaks away
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Kahn moved away.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Kahn pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Kahn instigates a clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
A short right from Kahn.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Kahn keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Kahn is looking to clinch.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kahn rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kahn will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and pushes Andrade back into the cage.#BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahn checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade lands a right hand. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrade. Andrade obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn takes one on the button.
Kahn wants to clinch.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Kahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade thumps Kahn with a low kick.
Kahn is looking to clinch.
Andrade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kahn gets a clinch.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Andrade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Andrade works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn is working Andrade over against the cage.#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range. #T2#
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Kahn clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Andrade on the inside. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kahn wants to clinch.#T3#
Kahn tries to move into range but Andrade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kahn checks a low kick from Andrade.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.#CL2#
Kahn has Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Andrade. #T4##BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kahn rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kahn drives through and clinches with Andrade against the cage.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joao Andrade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into Kahn's torso.
Andrade is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Kahn wants to clinch.
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn moves to clinch but Andrade breaks away
and Andrade counters with a nice body kick. #T1##CL2#
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. #BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kahn drives through and clinches with Andrade against the cage.
Kahn working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling him.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrade's efforts to push away.#T2#
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Kahn wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
Andrade throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Andrade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Kahn has closed the distance and engaged Andrade in a clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Andrade tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade had his way with Mohammed Kahn in that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn is leaning against Andrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
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.
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!
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Kahn lands a left hand.
A short left from Kahn. #ROC2#
Andrade is rocked!
Andrade working aggressively here.
Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn pushes Andrade against the cage. Kahn is working some dirty boxing. Kahn pushes off with a quick right hook! Andrade goes down! Andrade tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kahn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness 40 Guns Out
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Kahn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn connects with a looping right hand.
Kahn looks to clinch
and Andrade counters with a left to the body.
Kahn stalks Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrade's face. Andrade staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andrade tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
Kahn tries to counter with a clinch but Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.#CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Kahn shrugs it off though.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Andrade defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Donk. Andrade catches Kahn right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Andrade drops Kahn with a beautiful combination! Kahn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andrade is looking for the KO!
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kahn slips a jab from Andrade.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Kahn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Andrade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrade defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kahn avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Kahn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kahn jabs at Andrade's body.#CL2#
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Kahn lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrade's efforts to push away.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Kahn connects with a jab.#T4#
Andrade lands a high kick! #CUT#
That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
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!
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
Jab from Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab. Andrade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kahn wants to counter with a clinch but Andrade pushes him away.
Kahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Nice shot lands for Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andrade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrade in his tracks. #T1#
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Andrade scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kahn throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Kahn has Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade cracks Kahn with a nice body shot.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Kahn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn is working Andrade over against the cage.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kahn has closed the distance and engaged Andrade in a clinch.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joao Andrade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a body punch
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kahn misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Kahn takes one to the side of the head.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
Andrade throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahn lands with an overhand left.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
Mohammed Kahn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Kahn pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
It looked like Andrade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kahn.#T1#
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Kahn wants to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade scores with a hook.#T2#
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it.
Kahn misses the jab.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade throws a big counter combination but Kahn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Joao Andrade retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Andrade slips a jab from Davidson.
Andrade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davidson avoids it.
Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davidson just manages to avoid it.
Davidson moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Davidson works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Davidson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Davidson moves to clinch but Andrade breaks away
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson.
Davidson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade staying out of range there.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Davidson's shoulder, as Davidson tries to avoid the shot.
Davidson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andrade.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Andrade gets through Davidson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade tries to break free but Davidson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.#T3##CL2#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade is leaning against Davidson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidson tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson misses with a jab to the body
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrade.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Davidson shrugs it off though. #T4#
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into Davidson's torso.
Davidson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andrade. That one must have hurt.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davidson thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andrade connects with a leg kick. Davidson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Davidson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson tries to counter with a clinch but Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson scores with a nice head shot.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Davidson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Andrade motions for Davidson to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davidson.#CUT#
That has opened up Luke Davidson's cut even more.
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davidson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andrade counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Davidson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Andrade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade retains his light heavyweight title!
Joao Andrade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Madness 31 Kahn Vs Andrade
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kahn just manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kahn gets a clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.#CUT#
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage.
Kahn works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kahn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrade eats them both and turns towards Kahn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Andrade counters with a crisp one two that drops Kahn! Andrade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kahn to his feet! Kahn is in big trouble!
Kahn tries to clinch up
and Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Kahn lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a body kick.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrade as he connects with a hook.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kahn rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Kahn.
Kahn tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade is leaning against Kahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Good shot there by Andrade.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Andrade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Kahn rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Kahn.
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!
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Andrade wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.#CUT#
That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Kahn cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Kahn tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahn's head backwards.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrade lands the left hand.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Andrade slips under a jab from Kahn.
Andrade digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn lands with a good body shot.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn wants to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Andrade misses with a body kick.#T2#
A left lands for Andrade.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
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!#BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3##CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade cracks Kahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Andrade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andrade slips under a jab from Kahn.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Andrade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kahn misses
and Andrade counters with a nice body shot.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn wants to counter with a clinch but Andrade pushes him away.#T1#
Andrade walks into a left hand.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab by Andrade.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Andrade #CL2#
and Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade 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!
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade is leaning against Kahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Andrade.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrade counters with an inside leg kick.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade had his way with Mohammed Kahn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Andrade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andrade throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrade counters with a nice body kick.
Andrade scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Andrade shoots in.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Andrade tries a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.#T3#
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Andrade is trying to break free.
Andrade tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Kahn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joao Andrade tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness Insanity 17
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Baba drives through and clinches with Andrade against the cage.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
I was talking to Andrade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Baba's head.
Baba tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade. #T1##BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade throws a jab when Baba was well out of range.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baba wants to clinch.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baba tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Andrade moves out of range as Baba strikes.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrade walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Baba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baba tries to clinch up.#T2#
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Baba.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Baba moves into the clinch.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Baba closes the distance and pushes Andrade back into the cage.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Andrade tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Baba. #T3#
Andrade tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baba takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baba tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Baba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Baba has managed to clinch.
Andrade misses with a body punch. #BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Baba closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Baba. #BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baba tries to clinch up
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baba thinking.
Baba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Baba closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Baba misses.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baba scores with a jab.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baba doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Baba pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba wants to clinch but Andrade slips to the side
and Andrade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Andrade gets tackled into the cage by Baba. Baba maintains the clinch. #T1#
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba misses with some punches.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba misses with some punches.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
Andrade pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade lands a body punch.
Baba is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baba or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Nice shot by Andrade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Baba is rocked!
Baba swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a huge left! Baba is in big trouble! He's backing up but Andrade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Baba from any more damage. A dominating finish by Andrade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Andrade lands a jab.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Davidson misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Davidson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Davidson cracks Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
And Andrade counters with a quick kick to the body but Davidson blocks it.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrade moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
Andrade feints and then cracks Davidson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidson down.
Davidson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Davidson swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davidson just manages to avoid it.
Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Davidson 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.
It looks like Andrade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davidson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Luke Davidson's cut even more.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidson.
Andrade throws a counter high kick but Davidson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Davidson misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Davidson is rocked!
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Davidson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidson looks winded!
Andrade fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Davidson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Sienipesu missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sienipesu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sienipesu. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sienipesu misses with a body punch
and Andrade counters with an inside leg kick.
Sienipesu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sienipesu's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sienipesu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sienipesu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Sienipesu throws a counter combo.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sienipesu throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sienipesu connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Paavo Sienipesu has been cut.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Sienipesu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Sienipesu looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Sienipesu misses with a jab to the body
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Sienipesu's shoulder, as Sienipesu tries to avoid the shot.
Sienipesu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Andrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sienipesu.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sienipesu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Sienipesu.
Sienipesu misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Sienipesu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Sienipesu moved out of range nicely.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
letting Sienipesu counter with a right hand.
Sienipesu throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sienipesu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Sienipesu is rocked!#T3#
Sienipesu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Andrade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sienipesu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sienipesu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrade fakes the leg kick and cracks Sienipesu in the body.
Sienipesu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sienipesu is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Andrade fakes the body blow, causing Sienipesu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sienipesu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 6
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Qanar misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qanar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Qanar defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qanar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Qanar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qanar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Qanar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade wants to slow Qanar down by chopping away at his legs.
Qanar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Qanar instigates a clinch.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Qanar. #T1#
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qanar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade pushes Qanar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Qanar has double underhooks.
Qanar tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Qanar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qanar.
Qanar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qanar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qanar.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qanar misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade cracks Qanar with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Dro Qanar has been cut.
Qanar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Qanar.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Qanar moved out of range nicely.
Dro Qanar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qanar will feel that in the morning.
Qanar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qanar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qanar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Qanar misses with a body punch
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Qanar takes a step back to recover.
Qanar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qanar. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qanar tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it. #T3#
Qanar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qanar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qanar. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Andrade lands a left and a right that send Qanar crashing to the mat, dazed. Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Qanar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qanar walks straight into a right hand from Andrade - that's dropped him! Andrade jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Qanar from any more punishment! Qanar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Andrade!
In his post fight interview, Joao Andrade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness Insanity 4
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from Gould.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gould fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrade avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Andrade cracks Gould with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andrade has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gould to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Morgan Gould has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Gould misses #KD2#
and Andrade counters with a nice right hand that sends Gould toppling to the canvas! Gould scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andrade finish him?!#ROC2#
Gould is rocked!
Andrade circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gould to the canvas! Gould doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andrade keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
A less than humble Joao Andrade misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. Andrade shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Frost pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Frost blocking some punches. #TD#
Frost has Andrade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frost pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Andrade tumbling to the mat - Frost dives into Andrade's guard.
Andrade is controlling Frost's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Andrade blocks nicely.
Frost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrade wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frost throwing strikes but missing.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frost is looking to advance position but Andrade has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Andrade tries to control but Frost wriggling away.
Andrade is looking to work his way around to Frost's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Frost is looking to improve his position but Andrade isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrade tries to control but Frost wriggling away. #T3#
Andrade avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
Frost is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrade has a good base and remains in mount.
Frost 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.
Andrade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Andrade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frost bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Andrade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frost.
Andrade trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
Frost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrade wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrade looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Frost has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andrade is trying to keep an underhook but Frost manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Andrade is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrade avoid being mounted?
Andrade wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well. #SUB#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
Andrade trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Still in half guard, Frost seems content to control.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrade sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost not doing much here.
Andrade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrade keeps working. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrade defends it well. #T3#
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andrade is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrade trying to control here.
Frost is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andrade is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrade avoid being mounted?
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andrade wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost slips a nice elbow through Andrade's hands, connecting with Andrade's forehead.#T4#
Andrade is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xavier Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade. #T1#
Frost is working Andrade over against the cage.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Andrade tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade working aggressively here. #T2#
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Joao Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Frost prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Andrade tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Andrade working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.#T4#
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrade prevents it. #TD#
Frost has hold of one of Andrade's legs. Andrade is fighting the takedown attempt but Frost gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost postures up in Andrade's guard and throws a big left but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.

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 Xavier Frost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Frost!
A victorious Xavier Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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