PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 394 p4p, 56 weight class) and Mister Bean (ranked 792 p4p, 110 weight class). Mister Bean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Andreev
vs
Bean

175 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
31
178 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Bean slips a jab from Andreev.
Andreev lands a head shot.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a good cross that connects.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andreev throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.

It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Andreev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.

Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bean is controlling Andreev's trapped leg to prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Bean's temple.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bean moves into full guard.
Bean trying to control the position.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev 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.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bean seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bean is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean walks into a left hand.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Bean moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Bean.
Jab by Andreev.
Bean connects with a right hand. Andreev shakes it off.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev slips a straight right by Bean.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Bean's head back.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
A big right from Andreev misses.
Andreev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Andreev there.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Andreev both land. Nice combination.
Andreev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Andreev had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Andreev lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.

Andreev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bean!
Andreev working the ground and pound.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andreev throws an elbow but Bean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andreev landing a few strikes.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Andreev swings around for an armbar but Bean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreev's guard.
Bean preventing the sweep.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bean avoid being mounted?
Bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev is thwarting Bean's attempts to control the position.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.

Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bean sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev working over Bean with some ground and pound. Bean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andreev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.

Andreev is working for a kimura but Bean is defending it quite comfortably.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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.

Bean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Bean shakes it off.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Andreev.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Andreev misses with a double jab
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Andreev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is working Bean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.

Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Bean working a defensive guard here.

Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Bean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bean manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Bean's guard.

Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bean has escaped and now he's on top!

Andreev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bean is defending well. Andreev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bean has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andreev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.