PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shabadoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hardcore Scat Punk. Alex Andre acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo
vs
Andre

175 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MTG Divine [GTI]
HGH Nutrients

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shabadoo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Andre working for a triangle but Shabadoo defends it easily.
Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andre wants to control but Shabadoo passes easily into half guard.

Andre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shabadoo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Shabadoo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andre is wriggling around trying to escape.

Shabadoo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Andre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabadoo dives in and grabs Andre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andre pushes down on Shabadoo's head and hops out.
No joy there for Andre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabadoo is just out of range.
Andre throws a series of punches but Shabadoo avoids them all with ease.
Shabadoo slips under a jab from Andre.
Nice shot by Andre.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andre.

Shabadoo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shabadoo lands in his opponent's guard.

Shabadoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shabadoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andre looking for a sweep. Not yet Andre, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabadoo is aware though and is defending well.
Shabadoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andre's head.
Andre is trying to hold Shabadoo in close to prevent damage but Shabadoo has managed to pass into half guard.
Shabadoo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Shabadoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Andre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shabadoo jumps into side control!
Shabadoo has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andre is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andre connects with a crisp jab.

Shabadoo instigates a clinch.

Andre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Shabadoo gets a takedown into half guard.
Andre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Shabadoo has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo is keen to just control but Andre is a slippery customer.
Andre trying to control here.
Shabadoo tries to pass to full mount but Andre defends it.
Andre is looking for a sweep. Shabadoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andre won't allow Shabadoo to pass to mount.
Andre is looking to get back to full guard here but Shabadoo has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shabadoo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shabadoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Shabadoo.
Andre is trying desperately to improve position.
Andre tries to hold on but Shabadoo pushes him away.
Andre is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to lock up and control but Shabadoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Shabadoo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shabadoo has hold of Andre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andre tries to lock up and control but Shabadoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andre tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Shabadoo is working for a guillotine from mount but Andre frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andre is looking to improve his position but Shabadoo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shabadoo fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Andre misses.
Andre loads up on a big right hand but Shabadoo slips the punch.
Shabadoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Andre.
Andre's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Andre duly obliges.

Shabadoo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andre is trying to defend but Shabadoo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andre wants to improve his position but Shabadoo is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo trying to control the action but Andre is working from the bottom.
Andre wants to sweep but Shabadoo has passed to side control!
Andre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andre looking for a sweep but Shabadoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andre working to try and regain half guard.
Andre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andre is trying to escape the mount.

Shabadoo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Shabadoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shabadoo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andre regains guard.
Andre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shabadoo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alex Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shabadoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shabadoo.
Andre is trying to control but Shabadoo passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre is trying to control Shabadoo's posture but Shabadoo avoids it.
Andre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shabadoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Shabadoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andre gets back to half guard.
Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shabadoo passes into side control, despite Andre's attempt to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shabadoo, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo!