PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes into the arena with Eddie's Teddy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shaw
vs
Andrews

184 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
207 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.

Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.

Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily

and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.

Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Andrews drops back looking for a leg! Shaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaw manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into Shaw's guard.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Andrews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Shaw is refusing to be controlled, as Andrews sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andrews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaw tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.

Andrews is looking for a kimura here.
Andrews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Shaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets full guard.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Andrews.

Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrews is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Andrews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.

Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shaw trying to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaw with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Shaw working for a submission but Andrews is keeping him at bay.
Andrews is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw working for a submission but Andrews is keeping him at bay.

Shaw wants to finish this one by submission but Andrews is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews working to try and regain half guard.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Andrews is looking to get to half guard.

Shaw looking for a guillotine from mount but Andrews is having none of it.
Shaw takes Andrews's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Andrews is in trouble.

Shaw has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Shaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Andrews is controlling his hands well.
Andrews rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andrews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andrews is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Andrews trying to control the position.

Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Andrews's guard.

Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Andrews's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.

Shaw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Andrews to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Andrews pulls down on the head and he's put Shaw to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Allen Andrews!