PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Andreasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Yusof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Andreasen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andreasen
vs
Yusof

193 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casper Andreasen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdul Yusof!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andreasen has taken the fight to the clinch.

Andreasen pulls guard successfully.
Andreasen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yusof trying to control but Andreasen is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Abdul Yusof wasn't active enough on the ground.
Andreasen shoots in looking for a takedown but Yusof manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andreasen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andreasen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Andreasen blocks the low kick.
Andreasen shoots in and drives through. Yusof sprawls well.
Yusof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreasen.
Andreasen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Andreasen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusof throws a big shot that misses.
Andreasen wants to clinch up but Yusof keeps it at a distance.
Andreasen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yusof throws a head kick but Andreasen moves out of range.
Yusof does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andreasen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yusof throws a front kick aimed at Andreasen's knee but Andreasen avoids it well.
Yusof avoids the head kick by Andreasen.
Andreasen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yusof circles away quickly and effectively.
Yusof misses with a looping left.
Andreasen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yusof tries to avoid it but Andreasen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yusof to the ground. Yusof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdul Yusof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yusof looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreasen is just out of range.
Andreasen tries to close the distance and clinch but Yusof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yusof shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusof swings for the body but Andreasen moves out of range.
Andreasen looks for a takedown but Yusof sprawls well.
Andreasen is breathing heavily.
Yusof throws the left hand but Andreasen avoids the punch easily.
Yusof swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreasen.
Andreasen tries to clinch up.
Andreasen blocks a low kick nicely.
Yusof throws a leg kick but Andreasen moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreasen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yusof throws an overhand right that lands on Andreasen's shoulder, as Andreasen tries to avoid the shot.
Andreasen checks the leg kick.
Andreasen lands with a good body shot.
Yusof throws a push kick but Andreasen slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusof throws a push kick but Andreasen slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreasen checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yusof.
Andreasen avoids the head kick by Yusof.
Andreasen blocks a head kick by Yusof.
Andreasen closes the distance and clinches up with Yusof, looking for a takedown. Andreasen pushes Yusof against the cage but Yusof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yusof throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yusof tries to land a front kick but Andreasen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yusof looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreasen is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andreasen checks a leg kick.

Andreasen moves into the clinch successfully.
Yusof tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andreasen avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yusof.
Andreasen blocks a body shot from Yusof.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yusof smiles and moves away.
Yusof misses with a low kick.
Yusof circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yusof counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abdul Yusof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Andreasen both land. Nice combination.
Yusof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreasen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yusof.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yusof will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yusof throws the kick towards the body but Andreasen avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasen blocks a head kick by Yusof.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Yusof dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yusof tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreasen is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown by Andreasen or perhaps it was just good defense by Yusof which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Yusof. No joy for Andreasen on that attempt.
Andreasen shoots in for a takedown but Yusof shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Andreasen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yusof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andreasen defending well as Yusof loads up on a big left hand.
Yusof throws a low kick but Andreasen moves out of range easily.
Yusof wants to slow Andreasen down by chopping away at his legs.
Andreasen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yusof at a distance.
Yusof tries to land a leg kick but Andreasen saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andreasen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andreasen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yusof on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yusof pinned against the cage. Yusof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Yusof pushes Andreasen up against the cage in a clinch.
Andreasen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yusof backwards.
Yusof tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreasen can't get the takedown.
Yusof misses with an elbow strike.
Yusof throws an elbow but it misses.
Yusof tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andreasen's elbow.
Yusof misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andreasen avoids a wild elbow strike from Yusof.
Yusof tries a knee to the head but Andreasen blocks it.
Yusof crunches a lovely knee into Andreasen's ribcage.
Andreasen tries to score a body lock takedown but Yusof shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yusof looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yusof goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yusof misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andreasen.
Yusof can't find room to land a body shot as Andreasen controls the action.
Yusof trying to land knees to the body.
Yusof creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andreasen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yusof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yusof lands an elbow inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Yusof fails to land.
Yusof misses with some punches.
Andreasen blocking some punches.
Yusof missing with knees to the body.
Yusof misses with a body punch.
Andreasen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yusof is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasen managing to block the knees to the body from Yusof.
Yusof swings wildly with an uppercut but Andreasen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasen tries to pull guard but Yusof holds him up against the cage and eventually Andreasen drops back down to his feet.
Andreasen blocks the elbow strike.
Yusof misses with some punches.
Andreasen prevents a body shot from Yusof.
Yusof misses with an elbow over the top.
Andreasen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andreasen prevents a body shot from Yusof.
Andreasen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yusof throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andreasen blocks it with crossed arms.
Andreasen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yusof after a bit of a struggle.
Andreasen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yusof throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andreasen blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yusof up against the cage.
Andreasen wants to take the fight to the mat but Yusof manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yusof misses with some punches.
Andreasen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yusof tries to land knees in the clinch but Andreasen avoids the damage to the body.
Andreasen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yusof smiles and moves away.
Abdul Yusof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yusof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yusof wants to land a leg kick but Andreasen is out of range.
Andreasen doesn't manage to clinch there - Yusof circles away.
Andreasen checks a low kick from Yusof.
Andreasen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yusof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Yusof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andreasen tries to clinch up but Yusof circles away and keeps his distance.

Andreasen drives through and clinches with Yusof against the cage.
Andreasen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andreasen managing to block the knees to the body from Yusof.
Yusof using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andreasen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yusof missing with knees to the body.
Yusof throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreasen.
Yusof misses with a body punch.
Andreasen prevents a body shot from Yusof.
Abdul Yusof seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yusof misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yusof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andreasen tries to stall but Yusof uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yusof misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yusof keeps control of Andreasen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yusof working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusof can't find room to land a body shot as Andreasen controls the action.
Yusof lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andreasen backwards.
Andreasen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yusof misses with a knee strike.
Yusof tries a body shot but Andreasen blocks it.
Yusof missing with knees to the body.
Andreasen missing with knees to the body.
Yusof with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yusof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yusof misses with an elbow strike.
Yusof with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yusof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andreasen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andreasen trying to land knees to the body.
Yusof keeps control of Andreasen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andreasen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yusof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yusof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul Yusof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yusof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusof tries a low kick but Andreasen avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Andreasen blocks the low kick.

Andreasen rushes Yusof and presses him up against the cage.
Andreasen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yusof prevents it.
Andreasen is trying to pull guard but Yusof has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Andreasen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreasen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yusof just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yusof doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yusof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yusof with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreasen tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusof keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andreasen's efforts to push away.
Yusof tries to land knees in the clinch but Andreasen avoids the damage to the body.
Yusof scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yusof keeps control of Andreasen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andreasen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andreasen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casper Andreasen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusof avoiding damage as Andreasen throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdul Yusof.
I've got Yusof 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Yusof!