PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Koch
vs
Andrews

201 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

195 cm
27
250 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.

Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Koch.
Koch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

Koch manages to break the clinch.
Koch misses with a few strikes there.
Koch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrews under the eye.
Koch misses with a straight right.
Andrews doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrews can't get the takedown.

Andrews has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but Andrews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koch is working to get back to half guard.
Andrews seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Koch is holding on tight.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Koch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.

Andrews goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Koch is on top in guard.

Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andrews has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koch is looking to defend but Andrews has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koch! Andrews pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koch taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Andrews!
A less than humble Dylan Andrews misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.