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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kristof moves into the clinch successfully.
Andronikashvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Kristof looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Andronikashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kristof gets a clinch.
Andronikashvili has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Andronikashvili blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronikashvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristof won't allow it.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili blocks the elbow strike.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Andronikashvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Andronikashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andronikashvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andronikashvili misses with a head kick.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
As Kristof looks to move away, Andronikashvili throws a big counter combo but Kristof just gets out of the way.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Andronikashvili appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andronikashvili throws the kick towards the body but Kristof avoids it.#CL2#
Kristof fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andronikashvili, pushing him back against the cage.
Andronikashvili blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andronikashvili's brow.
Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andronikashvili is trying to break the clinch but Kristof is controlling him.
Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kristof throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andronikashvili wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristof misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristof.
Andronikashvili is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristof has double underhooks.
Andronikashvili tries to break free but Kristof pushes him back against the cage.
Andronikashvili blocks the elbow strike.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
#BC#
Andronikashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andronikashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristof.
Kristof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Andronikashvili is avoiding it.
Kristof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kristof tries to clinch there but Andronikashvili circles away.
And Andronikashvili counters with a quick kick to the body but Kristof blocks it.
Kristof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andronikashvili went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Kristof instigates a clinch.
Andronikashvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Andronikashvili tries to circle away but Kristof has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kristof.
Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
Andronikashvili blocks an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristof prevents Andronikashvili from breaking the clinch.
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andronikashvili avoids the elbow strike from Kristof, against the cage.
#BC#
Andronikashvili breaks from the clinch.
Andronikashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Kristof doesn't manage to clinch there - Andronikashvili circles away.
Andronikashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andronikashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristof.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Andronikashvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili moves out of range.
Kristof fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andronikashvili tries to counter with a takedown but Kristof is quick to defend against it.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kristof moves into the clinch.#BC#
Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kristof darts in and clinches Andronikashvili up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Virag Kristof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andronikashvili fails to land the takedown.
Kristof steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andronikashvili.
Andronikashvili throws a solid leg kick but Kristof takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andronikashvili.
Kristof wants to clinch up but Andronikashvili keeps it at a distance.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andronikashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili is having none of it.
Kristof tries to clinch there but Andronikashvili circles away.
Kristof wants to clinch.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Kristof backs away, Andronikashvili returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronikashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Andronikashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Andronikashvili is avoiding it.
Andronikashvili tried to counter with a leg kick but Kristof avoided it.
Andronikashvili has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kristof.
Kristof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A head kick misses from Andronikashvili.
Kristof is looking to clinch.
Andronikashvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andronikashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Andronikashvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kristof wants to clinch.
It looked like Andronikashvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Andronikashvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kristof tries to clinch there but Andronikashvili circles away.
Virag Kristof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andronikashvili swinging wildly here.
Andronikashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristof.
A counter left hand to the body from Andronikashvili misses its target.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Andronikashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Andronikashvili misses the target.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Andronikashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Andronikashvili misses the target.#T2#
Kristof is looking to clinch.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andronikashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andronikashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Andronikashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof wants to clinch up but Andronikashvili keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikheil Andronikashvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Andronikashvili is avoiding it.
Virag Kristof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili is having none of it.
It looked like Andronikashvili was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andronikashvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kristof tries to clinch up but Andronikashvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Andronikashvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kristof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof checks a low kick from Andronikashvili.#T3#
Kristof wants to clinch.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andronikashvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili moves out of range.
Andronikashvili tries to counter with a takedown but Kristof is quick to defend against it.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andronikashvili looks to throw the jab but Kristof is out of range.
Andronikashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Andronikashvili misses with a head kick.
Kristof wants to counter the offense by Andronikashvili and move into the clinch position.
Kristof avoids the body shot from Andronikashvili.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Andronikashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andronikashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof tries to clinch but Andronikashvili moves out of range.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andronikashvili is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andronikashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Andronikashvili keeps Kristof at a distance using the push kick.
Kristof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Andronikashvili pushes him off.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Andronikashvili is avoiding it.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Andronikashvili dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Kristof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andronikashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kristof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof is looking to clinch.
Kristof fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andronikashvili looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kristof darts in and clinches Andronikashvili up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
Andronikashvili blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kristof.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili tries to circle away but Kristof has him pinned against the cage.
Andronikashvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kristof pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Virag Kristof seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andronikashvili is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristof has double underhooks.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili tries to circle away but Kristof has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili can't get the takedown.
Andronikashvili blocks the elbow strike.
Kristof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kristof misses with an elbow over the top.
Andronikashvili tries to circle away but Kristof has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili blocks an elbow strike.
Kristof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.#BC#
Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Andronikashvili is avoiding it.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andronikashvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Andronikashvili pushes him off.
Andronikashvili throws the kick towards the body but Kristof avoids it.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andronikashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronikashvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof doesn't manage to clinch there - Andronikashvili circles away.
#T3#
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Andronikashvili tries to bum rush Kristof with a series of wild strikes but Kristof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andronikashvili appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Kristof clinches up with Andronikashvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Kristof keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andronikashvili's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristof.
Andronikashvili dodges an elbow strike from Kristof.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristof.
Andronikashvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Andronikashvili wants to break free but Kristof has control.
Kristof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andronikashvili blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Andronikashvili's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristof pushes off an throws an elbow but Andronikashvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andronikashvili's brow.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristof throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Andronikashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Andronikashvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Andronikashvili breaks the clinch.
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!
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Andronikashvili misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Kristof closes the distance and pushes Andronikashvili back into the cage.
Andronikashvili working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Andronikashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virag Kristof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kristof 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paz tries for a takedown but Andronikashvili manages to get underhooks.
Andronikashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paz blocks it with crossed arms.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Paz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paz is trying to push Andronikashvili away but Andronikashvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andronikashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paz avoids it.
Nice elbow from Andronikashvili.
Andronikashvili lands an elbow that stopped Paz in his tracks for a moment.
Andronikashvili lands a nice elbow.
Andronikashvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paz tries to break the clinch but Andronikashvili is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronikashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andronikashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andronikashvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andronikashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paz is defending well for now.#T1#
Paz misses with a knee strike.
Andronikashvili is pushing Paz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andronikashvili lands a nice elbow.
Paz wants to get back to striking at distance but Andronikashvili won't allow it.
Andronikashvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andronikashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paz avoids the damage to the body.
Paz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andronikashvili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andronikashvili throws an elbow but it misses.
Andronikashvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paz lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Andronikashvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Andronikashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paz avoids it.#BC#
Paz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paz connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Andronikashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andronikashvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andronikashvili can't find room to land a body shot as Paz controls the action.
Andronikashvili can't find room to land a body shot as Paz controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andronikashvili trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Paz avoids the elbow strike from Andronikashvili, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andronikashvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andronikashvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paz is defending well for now.
Paz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andronikashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Paz.
Paz blocks an elbow strike.
Andronikashvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paz avoiding damage as Andronikashvili throws knees to the body.
Paz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paz has Andronikashvili pushed against the cage.
Paz tries to pull guard but Andronikashvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Paz drops back down to his feet.
Paz is trying to push Andronikashvili away but Andronikashvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andronikashvili can't find room to land a body shot as Paz controls the action.
#T4#
Andronikashvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Andronikashvili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paz being controlled against the cage.
Andronikashvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paz's defenses.
Andronikashvili stalls.
Andronikashvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Paz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andronikashvili walks away with a smile on his face. Paz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andronikashvili tries to clinch up
and Andronikashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Andronikashvili has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Andronikashvili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Andronikashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Andronikashvili scores with a knee to the head.
Paz jumps guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Paz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andronikashvili lands an elbow just above Paz 's eye.
Paz is trying to break the clinch but Andronikashvili is controlling him.
Andronikashvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paz's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Andronikashvili.
Andronikashvili putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronikashvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andronikashvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paz's defenses.
Andronikashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paz avoids it.#T1#
Paz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andronikashvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andronikashvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paz avoids a wild elbow strike from Andronikashvili.
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andronikashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andronikashvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andronikashvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andronikashvili is struggling to control the position.
Andronikashvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paz's elbow.
Andronikashvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andronikashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Andronikashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mikheil Andronikashvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andronikashvili to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Paz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andronikashvili is pushing Paz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paz is looking to break free of the clinch but Andronikashvili has double underhooks.
Andronikashvili managing to block the knees to the body from Paz.
Andronikashvili looking to throw knees to the head but Paz is blocking nicely.
Paz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andronikashvili with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andronikashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paz.
Andronikashvili throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Paz managing to block the knees to the body from Andronikashvili.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andronikashvili stalls.
Andronikashvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andronikashvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Paz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andronikashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paz jumps guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andronikashvili has Paz pressed against the cage.
Paz can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Paz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andronikashvili stops a takedown attempt from Paz.
Andronikashvili throws an elbow that misses.
Andronikashvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andronikashvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andronikashvili missing with knees to the body.
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paz tries to pull guard but Andronikashvili won't allow it.
Paz gets through Andronikashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andronikashvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andronikashvili.
Paz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andronikashvili smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Andronikashvili 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Andronikashvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Paz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Paz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andronikashvili utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Andronikashvili turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andronikashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andronikashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Paz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andronikashvili prevents Paz from breaking the clinch.
Paz tries to pull guard but Andronikashvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Paz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andronikashvili's brow.
Andronikashvili slowing the pace effectively.
Andronikashvili landing knees to the body.
Andronikashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paz avoids the damage to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andronikashvili 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 referee is keeping an eye on Andronikashvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Paz tries to break the clinch but Andronikashvili is controlling the position.
Paz wants to take the fight to the mat but Andronikashvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andronikashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paz avoids the damage to the body.
Andronikashvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Paz avoids the damage to the body.
Andronikashvili lands a good knee to the midsection. Paz won't want to take too many of those.
Paz is trying to break the clinch but Andronikashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Paz misses with a body punch.
Andronikashvili lands an elbow just above Paz 's eye.
Andronikashvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andronikashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paz.
Paz fails to pull guard.
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paz blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Andronikashvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andronikashvili is defending well.
Mikheil Andronikashvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andronikashvili to keep the fight standing.
Paz avoiding damage as Andronikashvili throws knees to the body.
Andronikashvili managing to block the knees to the body from Paz.
Paz is trying to break the clinch but Andronikashvili is controlling him.
Paz is trying to break the clinch but Andronikashvili has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Paz wants a takedown.
Andronikashvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andronikashvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paz looking for a takedown.
Paz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andronikashvili avoids it.
Paz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paz working hard to break the clinch.
Andronikashvili has Paz pressed against the cage, preventing Paz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paz is working for takedown but Andronikashvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paz blocks an elbow strike from Andronikashvili.
Paz can't get the takedown.
Andronikashvili is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikheil Andronikashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andronikashvili 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikheil Andronikashvili!
A relieved looking Mikheil Andronikashvili thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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