PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KayO comes to the cage accompanied by Bag For Mercy. Andreas has chosen Leila k - Electric as his entrance music. Andreas Andreas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fry KayO
vs
Andreas

174 cm
25
153 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing
[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andreas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
KayO wants to get back to his feet but Andreas drags him back down.
Andreas throws an elbow but KayO slips to the side and avoids it well.

Andreas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
KayO is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andreas has just dragged him back down to the mat.

KayO sneaks out the side door and pushes Andreas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Andreas shoots in but KayO avoids the takedown attempt easily.

KayO pushes Andreas up against the cage in a clinch.

Andreas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Andreas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreas throws and elbow that misses. KayO uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andreas's guard. Nice move by KayO!
KayO wants to stand but Andreas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

KayO decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small Fry KayO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KayO fails in his attempt to clinch.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO misses with a kick to the body.
KayO tries to clinch but Andreas is having none of it.
Andreas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andreas wants to clinch.

Andreas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KayO lands an elbow that stopped Andreas in his tracks for a moment.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KayO blocking some punches.
KayO prevents a takedown attempt there.
KayO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KayO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. KayO avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andreas.

Andreas jumps guard and drags KayO to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

KayO stands up and waves to Andreas to follow him.
KayO wants to clinch.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Andreas or perhaps it was just good defense by KayO which made him look bad.

KayO gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KayO connects with a knee to the head.
Andreas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. KayO smiles and moves away.

KayO clinches up with Andreas and pushes him back against the cage.
KayO connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andreas's face.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas tries to pull guard but KayO won't allow it.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO is breathing heavily.
KayO creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andreas fails to pull guard.
KayO prevents the takedown attempt.
Andreas is trying to drag KayO to the mat but KayO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
KayO is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from KayO.
Andreas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KayO connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andreas's face.
KayO scores a nice knee to the body.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andreas is defending well for now.

Andreas has clasped his hands together around KayO's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Andreas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KayO has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ground and pound from Andreas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andreas swings around for an armbar but KayO sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreas's guard.

KayO stands up from guard. Let's bang!
KayO scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

KayO instigates a clinch.
KayO with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas avoiding damage as KayO throws knees to the body.
Andreas avoiding damage as KayO throws knees to the body.
Andreas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as KayO walks away with a smile on his face. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KayO throws a head kick that half lands.
Andreas darts in trying to clinch

and KayO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. KayO smiles and moves away.
KayO throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Small Fry KayO dominated that round.
That's time! KayO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Andreas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KayO to the mat! KayO manages to get full guard.
Andreas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
KayO wants to get back to his feet but Andreas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KayO is trying to control the position but Andreas postures up.

Andreas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Andreas drops back looking for a leg! KayO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KayO manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into KayO's guard.
KayO is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreas is controlling him.

KayO pushes Andreas off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andreas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

KayO uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Andreas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KayO.

KayO has Andreas up against the cage in a clinch.
KayO scores a nice knee to the body.
Andreas jumps guard but KayO stands there with Andreas around his waist. Andreas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Andreas gets control of KayO's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andreas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
KayO has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

KayO stands up and waves to Andreas to follow him.
KayO moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from KayO, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KayO instigates a clinch.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Andreas blocks it.
Andreas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
KayO prevents the takedown attempt.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andreas.
KayO tries a knee to the head but Andreas blocks it.
KayO unloads a knee to the mid-section.
KayO takes a shot to the head.
KayO lands a knee to the head.
Andreas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KayO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
KayO misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andreas.
Andreas jumps guard but KayO stands there with Andreas around his waist. Andreas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KayO lands a knee to the head.
KayO lands a knee to the body.
KayO throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andreas blocks it with crossed arms.
Andreas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KayO just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andreas looking for a takedown.
KayO scores with a knee to the head.
KayO prevents a takedown attempt there.
KayO lands a knee to the head.
Andreas lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by KayO.
Andreas tries to pull guard but KayO holds him up against the cage and eventually Andreas drops back down to his feet.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Andreas blocks with his arms.
KayO prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by KayO.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Andreas blocks with his arms.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as KayO walks away with a smile on his face. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Andreas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in KayO's half guard.
KayO pushes Andreas off looking to stand but Andreas dives back in and keeps control.
Andreas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Andreas seems to be looking for submissions.
KayO wants to get back to his feet.
Andreas works his way into full mount!
Andreas Andreas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KayO is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Andreas is going olschool here, as he tries to force KayO to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so KayO shrugs it off.
KayO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreas scoring with strikes but KayO is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Andreas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Andreas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and KayO is now in Andreas's guard. A big mistake from Andreas there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andreas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Small Fry KayO will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for KayO.
A head kick from KayO lands but Andreas takes it in his stride.
KayO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

KayO gets a clinch.
Andreas fails to pull guard.
KayO unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andreas looking for a takedown.
KayO with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
KayO working Andreas over with knees to the body.
Andreas wants a takedown but no success here.
Small Fry KayO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andreas.
KayO creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andreas's defenses.
KayO with a knee to the head.

Andreas jumps guard and drags KayO to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
KayO wants to stand but Andreas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andreas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KayO!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

KayO defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andreas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
KayO's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Andreas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Andreas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
KayO tries to buck Andreas off but he can't manage it.
KayO wants to control but Andreas is having none of it.
Andreas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Andreas looking for a guillotine from mount but KayO is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

KayO bucks Andreas off and manages to get back to his feet!
Small Fry KayO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KayO displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreas.

KayO clinches.
KayO lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
KayO misses with a knee strike.
Andreas tries to pull guard but KayO won't allow it.
KayO lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Andreas - that landed with a thud.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KayO connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andreas's face.
KayO throws a knee to the head but misses.
KayO lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andreas fails to pull guard.
Andreas jumps guard but KayO stands there with Andreas around his waist. Andreas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
KayO putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andreas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
KayO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andreas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andreas lands with a right to the head.
Andreas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. KayO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andreas tries to pull guard but KayO holds him up against the cage and eventually Andreas drops back down to his feet.
Andreas tries to pull guard but KayO holds him up against the cage and eventually Andreas drops back down to his feet.
Andreas fails to pull guard.
KayO throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andreas blocks it with crossed arms.
KayO looking to throw knees to the head but Andreas is blocking nicely.
Andreas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KayO scores a nice knee to the body.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Andreas pulls KayO into guard.

Andreas is working an open guard so KayO takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
KayO throws and low kick but Andreas moves out of range easily.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
Small Fry KayO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andreas shoots for a double leg takedown but KayO sprawls well. He's pushed Andreas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KayO.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt - KayO sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
Small Fry KayO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says KayO as he avoids it easily.
Andreas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KayO throws a head kick that half lands.

KayO forces Andreas back against the cage and clinches.
KayO with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Andreas blocks with his arms.
Andreas Andreas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KayO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andreas takes a knee right on the jaw!
KayO tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andreas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as KayO walks away with a smile on his face. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
KayO tries to clinch but Andreas moves out of range.
KayO throws a head kick but Andreas moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Fry KayO showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KayO, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Fry KayO!