PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Separatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Andreassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristian Andreassen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Separatto
vs
Andreassen

182 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Separatto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristian Andreassen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Separatto.
Andreassen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Separatto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Kristian Andreassen has been cut.

Andreassen instigates a clinch.
Andreassen keeps control of Separatto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Separatto blocks an elbow strike.
Separatto tries to break free but Andreassen pushes him back against the cage.
Separatto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Separatto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Andreassen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andreassen letting Separatto take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Separatto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Separatto misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Andreassen to work.
Separatto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andreassen.

Separatto manages to break the clinch.
Andreassen throws a body kick that misses.
Andreassen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreassen moves in looking to clinch but Separatto pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andreassen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donald Separatto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreassen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Separatto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Separatto tries to keep at a distance but Andreassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andreassen stalling in the clinch.
Andreassen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Andreassen to work.
Andreassen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Separatto's efforts to push away.
Separatto wants to break free but Andreassen has control.
A frustrated look appears on Separatto's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreassen stalling in the clinch.

Separatto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Separatto misses with a wild combination.
Andreassen throws a combination that misses
and Separatto counters with a three punch combo that has Andreassen backing up. Andreassen nods at Separatto to acknowledge the strikes.
Andreassen throws a lazy head kick
and Separatto counters with a stiff right hand.
Separatto misses with a few strikes there.
Separatto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Separatto.
Andreassen fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andreassen slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Separatto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Separatto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andreassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Separatto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Separatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Separatto is breathing heavily.
Andreassen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Andreassen misses.
Andreassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andreassen is looking to clinch.
Separatto misses with a wild combination.

Andreassen feints and as Separatto raises his hands in defense, Andreassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andreassen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Separatto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Andreassen drops back looking for a leg! Separatto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Separatto manages to kick Andreassen off! Andreassen jumps back into Separatto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donald Separatto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristian Andreassen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andreassen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Andreassen.
Andreassen misses with a straight left.
Separatto misses with a few strikes there.

Andreassen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Separatto is refusing to be controlled, as Andreassen sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreassen in particular looking to stall.
Separatto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreassen is working away from the top position though.

Separatto is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreassen.

Andreassen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreassen is breathing heavily.
Separatto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andreassen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andreassen wants to control from the top but Separatto keeps moving.
Andreassen stopping the sweep attempt from Separatto.
Andreassen throws a strike but Separatto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreassen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreassen wants to sweep but no luck.

Separatto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andreassen dives on top into guard.

Andreassen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Separatto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Separatto has escaped and now he's on top!
Separatto wants to control from the top but Andreassen keeps moving.
Andreassen trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andreassen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Separatto manages to get himself to full guard.

Andreassen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Separatto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Separatto has escaped and now he's on top!

Andreassen is looking for a triangle here but Separatto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andreassen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Separatto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andreassen is not content to let Separatto control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kristian Andreassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kristian Andreassen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andreassen ducks right into an uppercut from Separatto.
A punch combination from Separatto misses.

Andreassen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Separatto is trying to stall.
Separatto is trying to force a seperation but Andreassen has the dominant position.
Andreassen taking a breather.
Separatto wants to break free but Andreassen has control.
Separatto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andreassen.
Separatto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andreassen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Separatto is trying to break free.
Separatto wants to break the clinch but can't.

Andreassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Andreassen pushes Separatto up against the cage in a clinch.
Andreassen is looking to break free of the clinch but Separatto has double underhooks.
Andreassen misses with some punches.

Separatto breaks from the clinch.
Separatto looks to land a combination but Andreassen avoids it well.

Andreassen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Separatto's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreassen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Separatto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreassen has Separatto in his guard.
Separatto trying to control but Andreassen is working from the bottom.
Andreassen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Separatto stopping the sweep attempt from Andreassen.

Separatto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Separatto is looking to work some ground and pound but Andreassen has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andreassen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Separatto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andreassen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Separatto!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Separatto tries to reverse the position but Andreassen maintains control.
Andreassen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Andreassen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Separatto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Separatto and Andreassen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Separatto regains half guard.
Separatto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Separatto is trying to stand up here but Andreassen is controlling him well.
Andreassen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Separatto is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreassen has a good base and remains in mount.

Andreassen looking to secure an arm triangle but Separatto defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Andreassen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andreassen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Andreassen!