PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 301 p4p, 297 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 34 p4p, 33 weight class). Kid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

De Andrade
vs
Kid

175 cm
32
150
23 - 13 - 2

164 cm
32
144
25 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
Kid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Andrade defends well and Kid ends up having to push De Andrade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.

Kid moves into the clinch.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Kid misses with the head strike.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
De Andrade prevents a body shot from Kid.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
De Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.

De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid misses with a body shot.
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!
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade slips a jab from Kid.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kid will feel that in the morning.
De Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Andrade throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kid loads up on a big right hand but De Andrade slips the punch.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.

De Andrade moves into the clinch.
De Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
De Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
De Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid blocking some punches.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

De Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kid.
Kid scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from De Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Kid misses with an uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a left to the body.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kid stuns De Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Kid coming out on top.

Kid moves into the clinch successfully.
Kid lands an uppercut.
De Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid tries a body shot but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
Kid working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
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!
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Andrade gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Andrade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kid can turn it around.
De Andrade tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by De Andrade.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Andrade tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from De Andrade fails to land.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Andrade is defending well.
Kid is working De Andrade over against the cage.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
De Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kid wants to clinch.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

De Andrade tries to sprawl but Kid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kid wants to take a breather but De Andrade is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Andrade is in trouble now - Kid has advanced to mount!
Kid looking to control but De Andrade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Andrade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid with a couple of short strikes.
Kid wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid lands a heavy elbow.

De Andrade bucks up and throws Kid to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kid lands an overhand right.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Kid misses with a telegraphed body shot

and De Andrade moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from De Andrade.
De Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from De Andrade.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
De Andrade presses Kid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
De Andrade lands a body punch.
Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from De Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
De Andrade is leaning against Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Kid prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by De Andrade.

De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kid tries to keep at a distance but De Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.

De Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
De Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kid throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Kid slips a straight right by De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kid misses with a looping right.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but De Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Kid and move into the clinch.
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but De Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
De Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

De Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kids head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade works on Kid's body with a couple of short punches.
De Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
De Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as De Andrade controls his hands.
De Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kid or not.
A short right from De Andrade.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
De Andrade gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
De Andrade blocking some punches.
De Andrade blocking some punches.

De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kid misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade lands a high kick!
De Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.

Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kid is controlling him.
De Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Kid isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kid trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.

De Andrade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kid connects with the punch.
Kid misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.

De Andrade gets caught napping as Kid dives in and scores a takedown. De Andrade manages to retain guard.
Kid prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.

De Andrade pushes Kid off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kid has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
De Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
De Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Andrade is pressed up against the cage. Kid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Andrade down to the mat. De Andrade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.

Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid misses with a body punch.

De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kid jabs De Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid's corner calls for a 1-2. Kid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kid misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Andrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.