PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernd Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews has chosen Knock You Down as his entrance music. 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.

Bauser
vs
Andrews

191 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernd Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bauser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bauser pushes down on Andrews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andrews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bauser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bauser's back!
Bauser tries to escape the position.
Andrews somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bauser is trying to get back to his feet but Andrews has full control of the position and if anything, Bauser has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Andrews is looking for a choke. Bauser gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bauser manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauser trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Bauser tries to pass.

Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bauser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bauser.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Bauser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bauser has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Bauser tries to pass.
Bauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauser advances position into side control!
Andrews is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bauser landing strikes.
Bauser scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andrews to see if he's OK.
Andrews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bauser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews keeps trying to improve his position.

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

Bauser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bauser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andrews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Bauser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews taking some punishment here, with Bauser in his half guard.
Andrews won't allow Bauser to pass to mount.
Andrews trying to control here.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Bauser working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bauser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bauser.
Bauser is thwarting Andrews's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernd Bauser dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bauser shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom.
Bauser trying to move into half guard but instead Andrews has managed to sweep!

Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Bauser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauser controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrews throws a big right hand that misses.
Bauser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrews can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bauser is on top in guard.

Bernd Bauser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauser passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bauser working over Andrews with some ground and pound. Andrews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andrews is refusing to be controlled, as Bauser sits in half guard.
Bauser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bauser drops an elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Bauser is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Andrews tries to get to full guard but Bauser has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Bauser controlling him for the moment.
Andrews is still trying to improve position.

Andrews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bauser defends it easily.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Bauser from controlling successfully.
Andrews controls Bauser momentarily but Bauser frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bauser passes Andrews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews pushes Bauser off looking to stand but Bauser dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bauser lands a nice short elbow.
Bauser thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
Andrews wants to control but Bauser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews won't allow Bauser to pass to mount.

Bauser is working for a kimura but Andrews is defending it quite comfortably.
Bauser trying to pass the guard but Andrews defending well.
Bauser throwing shots but Andrews is blocking nicely.
Bauser working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.

Bauser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Bauser trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews is concentrating on defense, preventing Bauser from advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bauser shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Bauser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernd Bauser dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bauser closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Bauser postures up.
Bauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bauser landing some decent shots from guard.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Bauser postures up.

Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bauser wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.

Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Bauser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bauser misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser working the ground and pound.
Bauser lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bauser in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Andrews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bauser off and has taken his back!
Andrews avoiding Bauser 's attempts to control his hands.

Andrews working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Andrews landing with strikes.
Bauser prevents Andrews from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a shot to the head.

Andrews has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bauser has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andrews has the hooks in. Bauser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Andrews misses with an elbow to the head.
Andrews not allowing Bauser to control his hands.
Andrews scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Andrews throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bauser could be in trouble here!
Andrews throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Andrews landing with strikes.

Andrews patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bauser is trying to remain composed but Andrews is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Andrews is punishing Bauser with some ground and pound.

It looks like Bernd Bauser has been cut.
Andrews trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Darrell Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews lands strikes to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is landing with strikes. Bauser can't take much more of this.

Bauser is rocked!

Bernd Bauser's cut is getting worse.
Andrews lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Andrews.
Oh Bauser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bernd Bauser's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bernd Bauser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darrell Andrews!
Darrell Andrews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.