PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Andrzej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej comes into the arena with Paluch - Wracam do domu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pip Pop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Andrzej
vs
Pop

175 cm
19
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
181 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janusz Andrzej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Pop!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pop moves into range and clinches up with Andrzej.

Pop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pop shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andrzej displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pop.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Andrzej throwing a counter right hand but Pop manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Andrzej's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Pop looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrzej is just out of range.
Andrzej is looking to counter punch.
Pop shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Pop instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Andrzej works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pop wants to sweep here but Andrzej controlling him for the moment.
Pop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrzej manages to get himself to full guard.

Pop throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pop throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrzej swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pop trying to control but Andrzej is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop prevents Andrzej from getting back to his feet.
Pop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pop throwing strikes but missing.
Pop distracts Andrzej with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrzej is looking to stand up but Pop isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrzej avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pop throws a strike but Andrzej rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andrzej postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pop striking off his back but it's not causing Andrzej any problems.
Andrzej pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pop is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrzej is breathing heavily.
Andrzej wants to control from the top but Pop keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Pop takes the fight into the clinch.

Andrzej is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andrzej to the mat. Andrzej regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrzej as he avoids it easily.
Andrzej was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Andrzej is looking to counter punch.
Pop shoots and misses
and Andrzej counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop closes the distance and clinches up with Andrzej, looking for a takedown. Pop pushes Andrzej against the cage but Andrzej circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Andrzej as Pop shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrzej pinned against the cage. Andrzej gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pop shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej shows good takedown defense.
Pop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrzej paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pop shoots in and bounces Andrzej off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrzej utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pop wants to control from the top but Andrzej keeps moving.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrzej knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pop on the ground.
Pop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pip Pop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pop thows a huge punch but Andrzej dodges it nicely.
Pop not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Pop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrzej is just riding it out for now. Pop eventually gives up the hold.

Pop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Andrzej makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrzej as he avoids it easily.
Andrzej swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Pop rushes Andrzej and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pop is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop controlling the action here for a moment.
Pop tries to land a knee to the head but Andrzej blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pip Pop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pop dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrzej sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pop.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrzej misses the target.

Pop drives through with a takedown into Andrzej's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrzej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pop throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrzej has momentary wrist control but Pop slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrzej utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pop throwing strikes from guard but Andrzej blocks nicely.
Pop postures up in Andrzej's guard and throws a big left but Andrzej blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrzej's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andrzej wants to stand but Pop is controlling the position.
Pop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrzej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pop wants to pass the guard but Andrzej is keeping the position.
Andrzej on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrzej tries to get out of the position.
Pop postures up in Andrzej's guard and throws a big left but Andrzej blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pop shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrzej manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrzej swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
Pop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pop or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrzej, which made it look bad.
It looked like Andrzej wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrzej avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pop pulls Andrzej into guard.
Pop working a defensive guard here.
Andrzej in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Last Dragon MMA inform us that Pop has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andrzej is stalling in the full guard.

Pop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop looking for a sweep. Not yet Pop, not yet.
Andrzej postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
Janusz Andrzej has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pip Pop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrzej throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pip Pop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pop winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pip Pop!