PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yordan Andonov (ranked 2397 p4p, 283 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 4807 p4p, 494 weight class). Yordan Andonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andonov
vs
Dick

185 cm
34
176 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

183 cm
41
179 lbs
22 - 20 - 0

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Brawler
KO power

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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonov shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andonov.
Andonov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andonov attempts a counter takedown but Dick avoids it well and moves away.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Andonov gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Andonov leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yordan Andonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
Andonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andonov's waist but Andonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Andonov shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick tries for a takedown but Andonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andonov looks for a takedown but Dick sprawls well.
Dick tries for a takedown but Andonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Andonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dick is trying to defend but Andonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.
Dick wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov wants to pass the guard but Dick is defending well.
Dick tries to kick Andonov off but Andonov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick has one foot on Andonov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Andonov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dick bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonov fails to land the takedown.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Andonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick tries for a takedown but Andonov circles away easily

and Andonov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
Andonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Dick connects with a nice short shot to Andonov's temple.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick lands a nice short elbow.

Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Andonov defends the submission attempt.
Dick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Dick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andonov defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andonov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dick cracks Andonov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andonov has worked his arm free - good work by Andonov!

Dick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andonov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
Andonov with a poor takedown

so Dick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick lands a couple of elbows.
Dick cracks Andonov with a solid left hand.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Andonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonov tries to get out of the position.
Dick forces his way into half guard.
Andonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andonov.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Andonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andonov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andonov looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dick wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andonov tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andonov to the ground. Andonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Nice takedown defense from Dick. No joy for Andonov on that attempt.
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Andonov leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov has a takedown stuffed.

Andonov looking to score a takedown here. Dick is defending well but Andonov drives through and ends up in Dick's guard.
Andonov works over Dick with some ground and pound from guard.

Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Dick gets a double leg takedown into Andonov's guard.

Andonov pushes Dick off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yordan Andonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Andonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into Andonov's guard.
Andonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Andonov is keeping the position.
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonov is retaining full guard.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andonov is on top in guard.

Dick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andonov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Dick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dick wants it to stay on the feet.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Andonov sprawls well.

Andonov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dick's guard.

Dick scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Andonov taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Andonov is defending well.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andonov pushes Dick off looking to stand but Dick dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Andonov is looking to improve his position.

Dick is working for a kimura but Andonov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andonov is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andonov won't allow Dick to pass to mount.
Andonov is looking to escape.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Andonov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andonov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Andonov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dick working over Andonov with some ground and pound. Andonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dick prevents Andonov from standing back up.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick is nestled in close to Andonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Dick connects with a nice short shot to Andonov's temple.
Andonov taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Andonov taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Andonov wants to get back to full guard.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dick is working for a kimura but Andonov is defending it quite comfortably.

Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andonov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andonov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andonov tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick passes to side control.
Andonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dick working the body and head with strikes.
Andonov is trying to get back to half guard.
Andonov is working hard here to advance position.
Dick is chipping away with strikes.
Yordan Andonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Dick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here as Dick stalls from top position.
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!
Andonov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dick 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dick!
Nick Dick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.