PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Andruszkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andruszkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Nine - Make Or Take feat. Smooth Da Hustler . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Andruszkiewicz
vs
Nikolaev

184 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Gilop®

Gilop®
Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL]

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev throws a hook but Andruszkiewicz avoids it easily.
Andruszkiewicz throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev blocks a jab.
Andruszkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Nikolaev.
Andruszkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andruszkiewicz defending well as Nikolaev loads up on a big left hand.
Andruszkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Nikolaev moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Andruszkiewicz misses.
Nikolaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Andruszkiewicz swinging wildly here.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Andruszkiewicz's head but Andruszkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Andruszkiewicz saw that one coming.
Nikolaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Andruszkiewicz is just out of range.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev slips a jab and a cross from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andruszkiewicz throws a low kick but Nikolaev moves out of range easily.
Andruszkiewicz lands a really nice looking cross but Nikolaev seems unphased.

Nikolaev has closed the distance and engaged Andruszkiewicz in a clinch.
Nikolaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolaev can't find room to land a body shot as Andruszkiewicz controls the action.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Andruszkiewicz blocks it.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andruszkiewicz as Nikolaev tries to tie him up.
Nikolaev working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Andruszkiewicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andruszkiewicz blocking some punches.

Andruszkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andruszkiewicz takes a swing at Nikolaev's ribcage but misses.
Andruszkiewicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andruszkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head but Nikolaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Andruszkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
A head kick misses from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz avoids the body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Andruszkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Andruszkiewicz is out of range.

Andruszkiewicz scores a takedown into full mount!
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet.

Andruszkiewicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nikolaev has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andruszkiewicz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev stops Andruszkiewicz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Nikolaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andruszkiewicz is looking to chop away at Nikolaev's legs.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a straight right.
Andruszkiewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that half lands.
Andruszkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Andruszkiewicz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nikolaev quickly recovers to half guard.
Andruszkiewicz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nikolaev pushes Andruszkiewicz off looking to stand but Andruszkiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Andruszkiewicz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andruszkiewicz is looking for a kimura but Nikolaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andruszkiewicz to get the leverage.
Nikolaev wants to get back to his feet.
Andruszkiewicz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nikolaev is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michal Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andruszkiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolaev avoids the head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Andruszkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaev lands with a cross.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andruszkiewicz manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Vladimir Nikolaev has been cut.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Andruszkiewicz saw that one coming.
Andruszkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolaev moves out of range as Andruszkiewicz strikes.
Andruszkiewicz slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Andruszkiewicz blocks a jab.
Andruszkiewicz avoids the body shot from Nikolaev.
Andruszkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a body punch but Andruszkiewicz moves out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Andruszkiewicz pushes him off.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that Andruszkiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Andruszkiewicz also avoids with ease.
Nikolaev blocks a head kick by Andruszkiewicz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev takes a swing at Andruszkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolaev throws a shot from downtown. Andruszkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Nikolaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andruszkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaev lunges at Andruszkiewicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andruszkiewicz's hand.
A head kick from Andruszkiewicz lands but Nikolaev takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Andruszkiewicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolaev which made him look bad.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Andruszkiewicz's head but Andruszkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Andruszkiewicz throws a leg kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andruszkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Andruszkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Andruszkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Nikolaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nikolaev looks to land a combination. Andruszkiewicz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andruszkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Nikolaev slips the punch.
Nikolaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Andruszkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Andruszkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lunges at Andruszkiewicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andruszkiewicz's hand.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev lands with a cross.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that misses
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz motions for Nikolaev to come forward. Andruszkiewicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andruszkiewicz.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Andruszkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vladimir Nikolaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Andruszkiewicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Nice shot by Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Andruszkiewicz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaev tries to escape but Andruszkiewicz is in control.
Andruszkiewicz trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev is trying to buck Andruszkiewicz off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz trying to control the position but Nikolaev is working away.
Andruszkiewicz is really struggling to control Nikolaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andruszkiewicz tries to advance to mount but Nikolaev denies him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andruszkiewicz advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz looking to control but Nikolaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikolaev is trying to stand.
Nikolaev prevents Andruszkiewicz from taking his back.
Andruszkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Nikolaev'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz controlling from mount.
Andruszkiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nikolaev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andruszkiewicz unloads with some shots from mount but Nikolaev bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Andruszkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andruszkiewicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Andruszkiewicz!
Michal Andruszkiewicz gave a mention to Gilop® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).