PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and phil mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). phil mcracken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Andrews
vs
mcracken

155 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

170 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

BUY ONE,GET TWO

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, phil mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcracken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as mcracken shoots in.
mcracken throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
mcracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like phil mcracken has been cut.

mcracken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

mcracken stands up.

Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. mcracken sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mcracken is trying to stand.

Andrews decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but mcracken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mcracken fails with the takedown

and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into side control. mcracken won't be happy with that.
Mike Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of phil mcracken.
mcracken regains half guard.
mcracken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews trying to control but mcracken is working from the bottom.
mcracken wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews trying to control but mcracken is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcracken is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

mcracken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
mcracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrews pushing down on mcracken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcracken is looking to escape.
Andrews looks to land a strike but mcracken avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Andrews 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.
mcracken has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andrews has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mcracken misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Andrews tries for a kimura but mcracken is defending well.
mcracken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Andrews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, mcracken has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andrews but great work by mcracken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrews is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
mcracken tries to move to mount but Andrews blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on phil mcracken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andrews has closed the distance and engaged mcracken in a clinch.
Andrews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrews fails to pull guard.

mcracken manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
mcracken is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
mcracken working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

mcracken is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
Andrews prevents mcracken from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
mcracken wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
mcracken wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for mcracken on the ground.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break mcracken's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mcracken is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mcracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
mcracken misses with a takedown

and Andrews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andrews stalling in the clinch.

Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
mcracken misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a three punch combo that has mcracken backing up. mcracken nods at Andrews to acknowledge the strikes.
Mike Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of phil mcracken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.

mcracken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrews to the mat! Andrews manages to get full guard.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but mcracken is one step ahead there.
mcracken wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews pulls mcracken in close to prevent any damage.
Andrews trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcracken stands up over Andrews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
mcracken wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
mcracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing mcracken from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mcracken misses with a takedown attempt

and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch.
mcracken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

phil mcracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on phil mcracken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

mcracken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but mcracken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
mcracken is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Andrews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Andrews is squirming around, avoiding mcracken's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
mcracken trying to control but Andrews is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, mcracken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andrews holds on for dear life.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.

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.
mcracken is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Andrews chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt mcracken.
mcracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.

mcracken is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andrews to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andrews shrugs it off.
mcracken thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrews is looking to escape.
Andrews tries to lock up and control but mcracken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because mcracken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
mcracken wants to take Andrews's back but he can't do it this time.
mcracken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four 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.
mcracken avoids the attempt from Andrews to control.
mcracken wants to stand but Andrews is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
mcracken connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andrews is bucking up trying to escape but mcracken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andrews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by mcracken.
Andrews tries to hold on but mcracken postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
phil mcracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think mcracken 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... phil mcracken!