PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 3394 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Andreev
vs
Pugacheva

175 cm
41
161
31 - 21 - 0

179 cm
31
168
8 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer
SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
Andreev is looking to control Pugacheva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Pugacheva has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andreev is not content to let Pugacheva control the position.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andreev to regain full guard.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Pugacheva distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pugacheva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.

Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pugacheva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva keeps trying to improve his position.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev'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.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Pugacheva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Pugacheva is looking to improve his position.
Pugacheva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugacheva.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Pugacheva working a defensive guard here.
Pugacheva can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pugacheva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pugacheva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Pugacheva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugacheva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that 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.

Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pugacheva's half guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position well.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Pugacheva won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pugacheva is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev passes to side control.

Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool.

Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev working away.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Andreev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it.

Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Pugacheva is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Pugacheva defends it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Andreev wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugacheva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Pugacheva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andreev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugacheva to the mat! Pugacheva manages to get full guard.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it.
Pugacheva is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount!
Pugacheva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev moves to back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pugacheva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andreev's arms.
Pugacheva prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Pugacheva trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him.
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Pugacheva buck him off.
Pugacheva tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pugacheva's body.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Pugacheva is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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