PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boulks
vs
Louis Andre

175 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Louis Andre!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre throws a poor cross that misses

and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boulks trying to control the action but Andre is working from the bottom.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Boulks has control of the leg.

Andre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boulks pulls his head out easily.

Boulks is looking for a kimura here.
Andre trying to control here.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Boulks has control of the leg.
Boulks wants to take a breather but Andre is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks prevents Andre from improving his position.
Andre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Andre actively working from the bottom here.

Boulks is working for a kimura but Andre is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boulks is pressing down on Andre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andre is holding on for now.
Boulks prevents Andre from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Andre looking for submissions off his back.

Boulks seems to be working for a kimura but Andre defends the submission attempt.
Boulks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Boulks is stalling here. Andre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boulks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Boulks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks wants to improve his position but Andre is controlling well.

Boulks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Andre is trying to work for a kimura but Boulks is defending well.
Andre uses his free foot to push down on Boulks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boulks.

Andre looking to secure an arm triangle but Boulks defends it well.
Andre lands a big shot there that rocks Boulks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is working to get back to half guard.

Andre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boulks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boulks and Andre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boulks defending against the ground and pound.
Boulks tries to improve position but can't.
Andre working the ground and pound but Boulks is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boulks manages to get back to half guard.
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!

Boulks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andre is trying to control. Boulks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Will Boulks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice defenses there by Boulks.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulks manages to avoid it.
Andre swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Andre. That snapped Boulks's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Boulks counters with a takedown into side control.

Boulks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Boulks is trying to get an arm triangle but Andre is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boulks's best efforts.
Andre trying to control here.
Andre gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andre 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boulks is aware though and is defending well.

Andre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andre is breathing heavily.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.

Andre working for a triangle but Boulks defends it easily.
Andre striking off his back but it's not causing Boulks any problems.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Boulks connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boulks has gone for a leg lock! Andre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boulks's guard.
Boulks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boulks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Boulks looking for a guillotine here but Andre defends easily.
Boulks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to free his leg and advance position but Boulks is retaining full guard.
Boulks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andre.
Boulks has a closed guard, preventing Andre from standing up.
Boulks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andre.
Andre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Boulks working for a triangle but Andre defends it easily.
Andre wanted to stand there but Boulks had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boulks working for a triangle but Andre defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Louis Andre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Andre misses.
Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulks manages to avoid it.
Andre cracks Boulks with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andre, as that shot connected.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulks moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Boulks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andre. Andre obviously looking to wear him down.
Andre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Andre - just one landing.
Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andre misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jean Louis Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boulks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boulks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
Andre jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulks is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulks is just out of range.
Boulks blocks a jab.
Andre misses with a head kick.
Andre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boulks on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andre. Boulks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulks ducks under a wild hook from Andre.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boulks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boulks's hands.
Andre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Will Boulks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andre digs a good body shot into Boulks's ribs.
Boulks takes one on the button.
Boulks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andre.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Louis Andre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andre 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Louis Andre!
A very excited looking Jean Louis Andre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.