PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Andrews (ranked 3431 p4p, 4223 weight class) and Matvei Timofel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Andrews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andrews
vs
Timofel

190 cm
25
195
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
186
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matvei Timofel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timofel, pushing him back against the cage.
Timofel wants to break free but Andrews has control.
Timofel tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timofel is trying to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling him.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Timofel drops back down to his feet.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timofel is defending well for now.
Timofel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Timofel looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but Timofel just gets out of the way.
Timofel fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timofel sprawls and moves away.

Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Timofel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timofel fails to pull guard.
Andrews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrews.
Andrews lands a right hand.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timofel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timofel.
Andrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timofels head.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Timofel avoids the damage to the body.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Andrews breaks the clinch.

Andrews gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrews stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel being controlled against the cage.
Timofel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrews.
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timofel backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Timofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrews pushes Timofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Timofel blocks it.
Timofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrews pushes Timofel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timofel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Timofel's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timofel trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timofel into the cage.
Andrews gets through Timofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Andrews.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timofel's efforts to push away.
Andrews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timofel tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrews avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timofel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andrews up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrews wants to land a leg kick but Timofel is out of range.
Timofel throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Mark Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a double jab.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timofel can do to turn this around?

Nice combo by Andrews! Oh, that's hurt him - Timofel falls to the canvas and Andrews follows him into side control.

Timofel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews prevents Timofel from escaping the position.
Timofel is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Timofel tries to improve position but can't.
Andrews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Timofel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Timofel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timofel seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Timofel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timofel trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Timofel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andrews's guard.
Andrews is trying to stand.
Timofel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.
Timofel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Timofel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Timofel seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Timofel trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timofel is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Timofel on the ground.
Nice strikes from Timofel there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Timofel is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Mark Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Timofel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timofel has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Timofel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Timofel shoots in.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Timofel misses its intended target.
Timofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Timofel is quick to defend against it.
Mark Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvei Timofel.
Timofel tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timofel tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.

Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews presses Timofel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Timofel is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Andrews breaks the clinch.

Andrews lands a left and a right that sends Timofel crashing to the canvas! Andrews dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Matvei Timofel has been cut.
Timofel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Timofel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews wants to stand but Timofel is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Timofel regains half guard.
Andrews is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Timofel manages to get to full guard.
Andrews won't allow Timofel to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timofel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Timofel wants to sweep but no luck.

Timofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Timofel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but instead Timofel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Timofel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Timofel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrews can't keep his opponent in guard - Timofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Timofel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Timofel moves into the clinch.
Timofel has Andrews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Timofel.

Timofel pulls guard.
Timofel looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Timofel has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrews, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Andrews!