PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Andersen
vs
Madeiros

188 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andersen drives through and clinches with Madeiros against the cage.

Andersen successfully pulls guard.
Andersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Madeiros preventing the sweep.
Andersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Madeiros blocks the body kick.
Andersen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Madeiros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersen's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersen, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is controlling Madeiros's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Madeiros preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Klaus Andersen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Madeiros misses.
Andersen misses with a straight left.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Madeiros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Madeiros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Madeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.

Madeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersen moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Madeiros sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andersen wants to take a breather but Madeiros is having none of it.
Andersen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andersen misses with a head shot. Madeiros uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madeiros keeping full guard, as Andersen tries to pass.
Andersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Madeiros has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Andersen has gone for a leg lock! Madeiros slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersen's guard.
Andersen wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen has his hands on Madeiros's head, controlling the position.
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen pulls Madeiros in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Andersen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andersen tries to clinch but Madeiros is having none of it.

Andersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Madeiros is refusing to be controlled, as Andersen sits in half guard.

Madeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andersen trying to mount his opponent but Madeiros defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madeiros defending well though.

Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros moves into full guard.
Andersen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersen throws an elbow that misses. Madeiros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersen's guard. Nice move by Madeiros!
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersen is pulling down on Madeiros's head. It's preventing any offense from Madeiros, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen controls Madeiros momentarily but Madeiros frees himself.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Madeiros controlling him for the moment.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Klaus Andersen just wasn't active enough.

Andersen moves into the clinch.
Madeiros wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Andersen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madeiros uses from the top position.
Madeiros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klaus Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Madeiros tries to pass.
Andersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Madeiros controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Madeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Madeiros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersen trying to control but Madeiros postures up.
Madeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madeiros is working away from the top position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madeiros wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
Madeiros wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Andersen clinches with his opponent.
Andersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Andersen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Madeiros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madeiros blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersen wants to clinch.

Andersen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Andersen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Madeiros to his feet.
Andersen leaves Madeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madeiros looks to land a left hand but Andersen moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Madeiros does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Madeiros gets caught flat footed, as Andersen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Madeiros is keeping the position.
Andersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Madeiros manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Madeiros is fighting to break Andersen's control of his arms but Andersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madeiros throwing strikes from guard but Andersen blocks nicely.
Andersen controls Madeiros momentarily but Madeiros frees himself.
Andersen controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Madeiros from controlling successfully.
Madeiros stopping the sweep attempt from Andersen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Klaus Andersen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Andersen throws a combination. Madeiros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madeiros but Madeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Madeiros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersen looks to land a combination but Madeiros avoids it well.
Madeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersen as he jumps to the side.
Andersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Madeiros. No joy for Andersen on that attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Madeiros circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madeiros.

Andersen clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Madeiros fails to land.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Andersen manages to get underhooks.
Klaus Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Madeiros.
Andersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madeiros backwards.
Andersen can't find room to land a body shot as Madeiros controls the action.
Andersen misses with an elbow over the top.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Madeiros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andersen is defending well.

Andersen jumps guard and drags Madeiros to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersen pulls Madeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Andersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madeiros's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madeiros is on top in guard.
Andersen is trying to control the position but Madeiros postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeiros wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Madeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madeiros trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Andersen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Andersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Andersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Madeiros wants to get back to full guard.
Andersen moves into full mount! Madeiros won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Andersen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andersen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andersen unloads with some shots from mount but Madeiros bucks and avoids them well.
Andersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersen looking to ground and pound but Madeiros is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to control but Madeiros wriggling away.
Madeiros manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Andersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madeiros is trying to control but can't.
Andersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Madeiros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Andersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Madeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andersen connects with a nice short shot to Madeiros's temple.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madeiros can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Andersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madeiros sees it coming and defends easily.

Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madeiros has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersen is looking to take a break and control but Madeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Madeiros manages to get to full guard.
Andersen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Andersen is proving a slippery customer.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen is looking to advance position but Madeiros has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Madeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Andersen had his way with Duarte Madeiros in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Madeiros misses the jab.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madeiros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen throws a body punch but Madeiros moves out of range.
Madeiros tried to score with a low kick but Andersen checks it.
Madeiros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersen slips a jab from Madeiros.
Andersen throws a body punch but Madeiros moves out of range.
Andersen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madeiros.
Nice takedown defense from Andersen. No joy for Madeiros on that attempt.
Andersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersen moves out of range of the strikes.

Andersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madeiros on his heels. He'll look to pass Madeiros's guard now, I'm sure.
Andersen passes Madeiros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madeiros is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen misses with a head shot. Madeiros uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andersen stays in close to Madeiros's body and controls the position.
Andersen slips nicely into half guard.
Madeiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madeiros taking some punishment here, with Andersen in his half guard.
Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersen working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Andersen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madeiros trying to control here.
Madeiros won't allow Andersen to pass to mount.
Andersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersen tries to pass to full mount but Madeiros defends it.
Duarte Madeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersen working Madeiros over with strikes.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen postures up.
Andersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersen trying to mount his opponent but Madeiros defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Klaus Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madeiros tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Andersen!
Klaus Andersen retains his welterweight title!