Post by xx - The Broad Street Bullies on Mar 10, 2015 22:12:56 GMT -5
André Roussimoff looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Justin Traviss looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Giant is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
André Roussimoff comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Sandman may be in trouble!
The Sandman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Giant!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss tries a middle kick
The Giant blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Sandman with punches
The Sandman reels from the strikes.
The Sandman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by André Roussimoff has left The Sandman staggered! André Roussimoff should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for André Roussimoff!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Sandman launches a kick
but André Roussimoff avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
Hard blow to The Giant's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
André Roussimoff has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
André Roussimoff swings...
hard impact to The Sandman's face!
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The Giant's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on André Roussimoff's Forehead
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A left hook from The Giant
falls short.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
André Roussimoff throws an uppercut
The Sandman slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Justin Traviss looks to counter!
Justin Traviss tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Giant won't budge, forcing The Sandman to pull guard.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant is in closed guard... The Sandman tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
The Giant struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Traviss's guard...
The Sandman doesn't want to free his opponent and The Giant continues in closed guard
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Traviss's guard...
The Sandman doesn't want to free his opponent and The Giant continues in closed guard
The Giant misses a step and Justin Traviss sees an opportunity to counter him!
Justin Traviss sits up and gets an arm around The Giant's neck!
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss back to the ground.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
André Roussimoff struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Justin Traviss holds André Roussimoff and prevents him from moving to a better position!
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Justin Traviss holds André Roussimoff and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Justin Traviss and The Giant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Giant, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss launches a body shot
The Giant evades.
The Sandman steps backwards away from André Roussimoff. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Justin Traviss
The Giant checks it.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Giant ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. André Roussimoff looks to counter!
Justin Traviss launches a body shot
The Giant evades.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman launches a furious low kick!
The Giant blocks.
The Sandman misses a step and André Roussimoff sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Sandman leads with a punch
André Roussimoff evades but whiffs with a counter.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
High kick from Justin Traviss!
He misses narrowly!
The Sandman misses a step and André Roussimoff sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from André Roussimoff
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Nice punch by André Roussimoff
that nearly tags The Sandman.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
The Giant dodges!
The Giant tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Sandman steps forward
The Giant feints.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
Hard blow to The Giant's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman launches a furious low kick!
The Giant blocks.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some of the people here are booing!
A right hand from André Roussimoff
misses its target.
The Sandman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
The Giant dodges!
The Giant steps backwards away from Justin Traviss. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman steps backwards away from André Roussimoff. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Giant looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Justin Traviss's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Sandman launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Giant.
Poorly executed technique. André Roussimoff looks to counter!
André Roussimoff tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Traviss jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff swings...
...no good.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by André Roussimoff's punches
The Sandman is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Giant.
The Sandman's Chin is beginning to swell
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman leads with a punch
André Roussimoff evades but whiffs with a counter.
The Sandman is trying to counter now!
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Giant ducks under.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The Sandman clumsily fails here and it's time for André Roussimoff to fight back!
André Roussimoff tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Traviss jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
High kick from Justin Traviss!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Justin Traviss 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: André Roussimoff 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Justin Traviss 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Justin Traviss by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: André Roussimoff
Punches 15/33 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 833,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 53 s
Statistics: Justin Traviss
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 8/22 (36%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 474,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 53 s
This is similar to Silva level punches vs. Cro Cop level kicking. Both are highly deadly.
Justin Traviss looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Giant is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
André Roussimoff comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Sandman may be in trouble!
The Sandman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Giant!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss tries a middle kick
The Giant blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Sandman with punches
The Sandman reels from the strikes.
The Sandman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by André Roussimoff has left The Sandman staggered! André Roussimoff should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for André Roussimoff!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Sandman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Sandman launches a kick
but André Roussimoff avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
Hard blow to The Giant's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
André Roussimoff has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
André Roussimoff swings...
hard impact to The Sandman's face!
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The Giant's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on André Roussimoff's Forehead
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A left hook from The Giant
falls short.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
André Roussimoff throws an uppercut
The Sandman slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Justin Traviss looks to counter!
Justin Traviss tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Giant won't budge, forcing The Sandman to pull guard.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant is in closed guard... The Sandman tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
The Giant struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Traviss's guard...
The Sandman doesn't want to free his opponent and The Giant continues in closed guard
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Traviss's guard...
The Sandman doesn't want to free his opponent and The Giant continues in closed guard
The Giant misses a step and Justin Traviss sees an opportunity to counter him!
Justin Traviss sits up and gets an arm around The Giant's neck!
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss back to the ground.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
André Roussimoff struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Justin Traviss holds André Roussimoff and prevents him from moving to a better position!
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Sandman
The Giant use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Justin Traviss holds André Roussimoff and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The Giant pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Justin Traviss and The Giant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Giant, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss launches a body shot
The Giant evades.
The Sandman steps backwards away from André Roussimoff. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Justin Traviss
The Giant checks it.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Giant ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. André Roussimoff looks to counter!
Justin Traviss launches a body shot
The Giant evades.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman launches a furious low kick!
The Giant blocks.
The Sandman misses a step and André Roussimoff sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Sandman leads with a punch
André Roussimoff evades but whiffs with a counter.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
High kick from Justin Traviss!
He misses narrowly!
The Sandman misses a step and André Roussimoff sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from André Roussimoff
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Nice punch by André Roussimoff
that nearly tags The Sandman.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
The Giant dodges!
The Giant tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Sandman steps forward
The Giant feints.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on The Giant's ribs!
Hard blow to The Giant's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman launches a furious low kick!
The Giant blocks.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some of the people here are booing!
A right hand from André Roussimoff
misses its target.
The Sandman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
The Giant dodges!
The Giant steps backwards away from Justin Traviss. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman steps backwards away from André Roussimoff. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Giant looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Justin Traviss's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Sandman launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Giant.
Poorly executed technique. André Roussimoff looks to counter!
André Roussimoff tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Traviss jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff swings...
...no good.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by André Roussimoff's punches
The Sandman is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Giant.
The Sandman's Chin is beginning to swell
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Giant was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman leads with a punch
André Roussimoff evades but whiffs with a counter.
The Sandman is trying to counter now!
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Giant ducks under.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The Giant moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The Sandman clumsily fails here and it's time for André Roussimoff to fight back!
André Roussimoff tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Traviss jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
High kick from Justin Traviss!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Giant and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Justin Traviss 9 9 10 9 9: 46
Judge: André Roussimoff 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Justin Traviss 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Justin Traviss by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: André Roussimoff
Punches 15/33 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 833,58
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 53 s
Statistics: Justin Traviss
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 8/22 (36%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 474,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 53 s
This is similar to Silva level punches vs. Cro Cop level kicking. Both are highly deadly.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!