PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takeshi
vs
West

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Takeshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Takeshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
West connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
West looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
West takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
West avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi digs a good hook to West's body.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West throws out a counter right but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takeshi checks a leg kick.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
West avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West connects with a crisp jab.
West takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi slips under a jab from West.

West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeshi to the ground. West is now in Takeshi's guard.
West preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from West.
West looks for a takedown but Takeshi sprawls well.
Good work by Takeshi as he checks the leg kick.
Takeshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West throws a series of punches but Takeshi moves out of range.
West looks winded!
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryo Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a low kick as Takeshi jumps back.
Takeshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeshi throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takeshi jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West shoots in for a double leg but Takeshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeshi takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Takeshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takeshi connects with a jab.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takeshi swinging wildly here.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
West throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
West has a takedown stuffed.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
Takeshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
West is breathing heavily.
Takeshi scores with a head kick.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takeshi throws a lazy head kick

and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!

West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West managing to control the position.
Takeshi wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
West trying to control the position.
Takeshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi postures up.
West wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West shoots in for a double leg but Takeshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
Takeshi connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
Takeshi trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takeshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

West tries to land a leg kick but Takeshi saw it coming and moves away.
Ryo Takeshi is winning the standup battle so far.
West tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takeshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from West.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West cracks Takeshi with an open hand slap.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Takeshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi counters with a head kick.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Takeshi is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West throws a strike aimed at the side of Takeshi's head but Takeshi avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from West.
Takeshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West misses with a head kick.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeshi lands a high kick!
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Takeshi. Those never looked like landing.
West misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West misses with a straight left.
Takeshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West connects with the punch.

West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeshi was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
West wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.

West seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
West throws a strike but Takeshi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West postures up in Takeshi's guard and throws a big left but Takeshi blocks it.
West trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
West is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

West is wriggling around trying to escape.
West wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
West wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Takeshi.
West blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!