PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andry Andrianampoinimerina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrianampoinimerina
vs
Bush

172 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
31
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andry Andrianampoinimerina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianampoinimerina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bush at a distance.
Andrianampoinimerina connects with a jab.

Bush gets a clinch.

Bush is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Andrianampoinimerina can't fight it off and eventually Bush manages to take the fight to the floor. Andrianampoinimerina looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrianampoinimerina looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrianampoinimerina, not yet.
Bush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrianampoinimerina's guard.
Andrianampoinimerina is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrianampoinimerina wants to stand up but Bush is controlling him.
Andrianampoinimerina looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianampoinimerina wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina is looking to sweep but instead, Bush has passed into 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. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Andrianampoinimerina's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrianampoinimerina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrianampoinimerina has wrist control.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andrianampoinimerina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush won't allow Andrianampoinimerina to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrianampoinimerina is on top in guard.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bush throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Andrianampoinimerina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrianampoinimerina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrianampoinimerina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrianampoinimerina stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Andrianampoinimerina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrianampoinimerina trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrianampoinimerina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrianampoinimerina trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Andrianampoinimerina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianampoinimerina is working Bush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bush is looking for a triangle but Andrianampoinimerina pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina working some strikes from top position.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Andrianampoinimerina from controlling successfully.
Andrianampoinimerina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrianampoinimerina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bush is looking for a triangle but Andrianampoinimerina pushes his legs off easily.
Andrianampoinimerina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush has momentary wrist control but Andrianampoinimerina slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrianampoinimerina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrianampoinimerina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush controls Andrianampoinimerina momentarily but Andrianampoinimerina frees himself.
Bush has momentary wrist control but Andrianampoinimerina slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrianampoinimerina.
Andrianampoinimerina passes Bush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrianampoinimerina throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
Andrianampoinimerina 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.
Andrianampoinimerina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush has hold of Andrianampoinimerina's hands but Andrianampoinimerina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrianampoinimerina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bush actively working from the bottom here.
Andrianampoinimerina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Bush actively working from the bottom here.
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. Andrianampoinimerina connects with a nice short shot to Bush's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrianampoinimerina drops an elbow to the side of Bush's head.
Andrianampoinimerina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrianampoinimerina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andrianampoinimerina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andry Andrianampoinimerina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andrianampoinimerina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrianampoinimerina avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrianampoinimerina with a jab.
Bush shoots for a takedown but Andrianampoinimerina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrianampoinimerina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrianampoinimerina wants it to stay on the feet.
Andry Andrianampoinimerina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
Bush fails with the takedown
and Andrianampoinimerina counters with a left and a right that stings Bush.
Andrianampoinimerina throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.

Andrianampoinimerina gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianampoinimerina cracks Bush with a big right hand but Bush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andrianampoinimerina looks up at the clock and then as Bush takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andrianampoinimerina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Andrianampoinimerina trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrianampoinimerina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bush manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrianampoinimerina.
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andrianampoinimerina tries to strike from the bottom.
Andrianampoinimerina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrianampoinimerina is on top in guard.

Andrianampoinimerina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Andrianampoinimerina cracks Bush with a solid left hand.

Andrianampoinimerina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrianampoinimerina has managed to get both his arms back between Bush's legs - danger averted.
Andrianampoinimerina stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrianampoinimerina grinds an elbow into Bush's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andrianampoinimerina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianampoinimerina working the head with strikes.
Andrianampoinimerina wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy.
Bush takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Andrianampoinimerina is chipping away with strikes.
Bush takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bush is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andrianampoinimerina connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianampoinimerina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bush to see if he's OK.
Andrianampoinimerina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bush keeps working.
Bush is pushing Andrianampoinimerina's head away, looking to escape. Andrianampoinimerina manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrianampoinimerina scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andrianampoinimerina working away.
Andrianampoinimerina working the head with strikes.

Bush is rocked!
Andrianampoinimerina lands an elbow.
Bush is still in real trouble! Can Andrianampoinimerina finish him?
Andry Andrianampoinimerina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrianampoinimerina content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush is looking for a sweep.
Andrianampoinimerina is staying tight to Bush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Andrianampoinimerina lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bush down.
Andrianampoinimerina cracks Bush with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Andrianampoinimerina immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bush is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Andrianampoinimerina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andry Andrianampoinimerina!