PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christie McCross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Andreevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Andreevski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christie McCross's chin.

McCross
vs
Andreevski

185 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christie McCross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stefan Andreevski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreevski misses with a wild combination.
Andreevski stuffs the takedown attempt from McCross. McCross gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreevski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andreevski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCross sees it coming and avoids it easily.

McCross gets a clinch.
McCross wants a takedown.
McCross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that McCross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christie McCross. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andreevski breaks the clinch.
Andreevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreevski throws a big shot that misses.
McCross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andreevski avoids it really well and circles away.
Andreevski sizes up McCross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCross avoids the body shot from Andreevski.

Andreevski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Andreevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCross is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andreevski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andreevski working the ground and pound but McCross is defending the strikes.
McCross is not content to let Andreevski control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCross is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andreevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andreevski with the ground and pound but McCross uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Andreevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCross's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreevski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreevski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andreevski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCross is trying to control the position but Andreevski postures up.
Andreevski landing some decent shots from guard.
McCross 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.

McCross looking for a guillotine here but Andreevski defends easily.
McCross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski is stalling in the full guard.
McCross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreevski is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreevski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Andreevski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McCross misses with a few strikes there.
Andreevski throws a good cross that connects.
Andreevski shoots and misses
and McCross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christie McCross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Andreevski drives through and clinches with McCross against the cage.
Andreevski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andreevski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Andreevski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCross regains guard immediately.
Andreevski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andreevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCross's head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreevski wants to control from the top but McCross keeps moving.
McCross can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreevski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreevski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stefan Andreevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andreevski landing some decent shots from guard.
McCross keeping moving, preventing Andreevski from controlling successfully.
McCross is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski throwing strikes from guard but McCross blocks nicely.
Andreevski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andreevski wants to control from the top but McCross keeps moving.
Andreevski connects with a couple of short punches.

Andreevski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCross, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCross fails with the takedown

so Andreevski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreevski's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCross trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreevski pulls McCross in to control the position.
McCross wants to control from the top but Andreevski keeps moving.
McCross won't allow Andreevski to sweep him here.
McCross trying to control but Andreevski is working from the bottom.
McCross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Christie McCross has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andreevski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCross.
Andreevski throws a looping overhand right but McCross ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCross is defended easily by Andreevski.
Horrible takedown by Andreevski or perhaps it was just good defense by McCross which made him look bad.
Christie McCross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andreevski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreevski slaps away a takedown attempt from McCross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCross fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCross shoots in and drives through. Andreevski sprawls well.
Andreevski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andreevski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreevski working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Andreevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andreevski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCross to the ground. Andreevski is now in McCross's guard.
Andreevski cracks McCross with a solid left hand.
McCross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreevski trying to control the position from guard on top but McCross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreevski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreevski wants to control from the top but McCross keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCross is trying to control the position but Andreevski postures up.
McCross keeping moving, preventing Andreevski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreevski is one step ahead there.
Andreevski tries to free his leg and advance position but McCross is retaining full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stefan Andreevski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Andreevski dives in and grabs McCross's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCross pushes down on Andreevski's head and hops out.
McCross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Andreevski.
Andreevski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreevski is defended easily by McCross.
Andreevski jabs McCross to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski throws a lazy right hand but McCross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreevski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCross swivels and escapes.
Christie McCross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andreevski.

Andreevski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andreevski showed some decent athleticism there.
McCross is concentrating on defense, preventing Andreevski from advancing position.
McCross wants to improve his position but Andreevski is controlling well.
Andreevski trying to mount his opponent but McCross defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski trying to advance position but McCross counters by regaining guard.
Andreevski won't allow McCross to sweep him here.
Stefan Andreevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andreevski looking to pass the guard.
Andreevski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCross keeping full guard, as Andreevski tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski is still trying to improve position.
McCross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andreevski is squirming around, avoiding McCross's attempts to control the action.
McCross controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreevski is looking to escape.
Christie McCross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by McCross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Andreevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andreevski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Andreevski!