PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Belyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Alexander Belyakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belyakov
vs
Andrew

190 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyakov misses the shot to the body.

Belyakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belyakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Belyakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andrew looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andrew looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andrew!
Belyakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andrew's best efforts.
Belyakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrew seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov tries to roll over but Andrew keeps him under control.

Belyakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belyakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belyakov tries to clinch up.
A big left from Belyakov misses.
Andrew misses with a hook. Belyakov ducked under it nicely.

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.
Belyakov looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belyakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Belyakov pushes Andrew up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrew is trying to maintain a safe position but Belyakov gets an underhook and turns Andrew into the cage.
Belyakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrew smiles and moves away.
Belyakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrew circles away.
Belyakov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andrew.
Belyakov is looking to clinch but Andrew is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Andrew. No joy for Belyakov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Belyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belyakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belyakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov tries for a takedown but Andrew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belyakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belyakov is breathing heavily.
Belyakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belyakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew swings for the body but Belyakov moves out of range.

Andrew gets a clinch.
Andrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belyakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belyakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrew managing to block the knees to the body from Belyakov.
Belyakov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrew wants to break free but Belyakov has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Belyakov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belyakov keeps control of Andrew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belyakov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrew is trying to break free.
Belyakov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belyakov controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Andrew will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Belyakov tries to clinch but Andrew moves away
and Andrew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belyakov thinking.

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

Belyakov is looking for a kimura but Andrew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belyakov to get the leverage.
Andrew tries to kick Belyakov off but Belyakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belyakov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrew defending well though.
Andrew is refusing to be controlled, as Belyakov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belyakov is just content to waste time from the top position. Andrew takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belyakov wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andrew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Belyakov is looking for a triangle here but Andrew uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Andrew wants to stand but Belyakov is controlling his arm.
Andrew gets to mount! Belyakov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Belyakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrew has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Belyakov is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrew gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Belyakov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Belyakov circles away.
A shot to the body from Belyakov misses
and Andrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel Andrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Belyakov keeps it at a distance.
Belyakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrew doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrew is breathing heavily.
Belyakov misses with a hook
and Andrew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belyakov misses with a right hand
and Andrew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belyakov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrew counters with a nice uppercut.
Belyakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Andrew blocks the low kick.
Belyakov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belyakov tries to clinch up
and Andrew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belyakov with a poor takedown
and Andrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrew tries to clinch there but Belyakov circles away.
Belyakov throws a right hand that Andrew ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrew also avoids with ease.
Andrew cracks Belyakov with an open hand slap.
Belyakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrew.
Belyakov is looking to wear down Andrew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrew lands a slapping body shot.
Belyakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belyakov.
No joy there for Andrew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrew.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belyakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrew moves away.
Belyakov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Andrew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Belyakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrew.
Alexander Belyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyakov fails with the takedown

and Andrew counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belyakov leaning against his opponent.
Belyakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrew avoids the damage to the body.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrew can't break the clinch.
Belyakov tries a knee to the head but Andrew blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belyakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrew blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrew has had enough of the clinch but Belyakov keeps him there for the moment.
Belyakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrew swinging wilding here.
Belyakov shoots and misses
and Andrew counters with a three punch combo that has Belyakov backing up. Belyakov nods at Andrew to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Belyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyakov misses with a body punch
and Andrew counters with a nice uppercut.
Belyakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belyakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belyakov swings for the body but Andrew moves out of range.
Andrew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belyakov's hands.
Belyakov wants to clinch but Andrew slips to the side
and Andrew counters with a left and a right that stings Belyakov.
Alexander Belyakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrew works over Belyakov's head and body with a nice combination.
Belyakov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belyakov is out of range.
Andrew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belyakov momentarily.
Belyakov with a poor takedown
and Andrew counters with a left to the body.
Belyakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Andrew counters by moving into the clinch.
Belyakov tries to throw a body punch but Andrew avoids it by throwing Belyakov back against the cage.
Andrew is looking to break free of the clinch but Belyakov has double underhooks.

Belyakov pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyakov controlling Andrew's posture.

Belyakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyakov, not yet.
Andrew wants to stand and escape but instead Belyakov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Belyakov wants to control from the top but Andrew keeps moving.
Belyakov passes into half guard.

Belyakov is looking for submissions but instead, Andrew has regained full guard.
Andrew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Belyakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyakov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andrew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belyakov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andrew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Belyakov wants to sweep here but Andrew controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Belyakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Andrew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Andrew!