PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Andreevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stefan Andreevski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andreevski
vs
Hartley

170 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stefan Andreevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Hartley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Andreevski misses

and Hartley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartley.

Hartley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andreevski moves into full guard.
Hartley passes Andreevski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hartley wants to take a breather but Andreevski is having none of it.
Hartley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andreevski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andreevski trying to control from the bottom.
Andreevski gets full guard.
Hartley lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartley postures up in Andreevski's guard and throws a big left but Andreevski blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreevski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartley stands up over Andreevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreevski is retaining full guard.
Andreevski wants to get back to his feet but Hartley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andreevski controls Hartley momentarily but Hartley frees himself.
Hartley landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreevski trying to control the position.
Hartley lands a couple of elbows.
Hartley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andreevski's head.
Hartley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andreevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartley is one step ahead there.
Hartley prevents Andreevski from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartley wants to control from the top but Andreevski keeps moving.
Andreevski wants to get back to his feet but Hartley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hartley looking to pass the guard.
Hartley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andreevski's head.
Andreevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartley connects with a couple of short punches.
Hartley won't allow Andreevski to sweep him here.
Hartley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hartley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andreevski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartley postures up.
Hartley won't allow Andreevski to get back to his feet.
Andreevski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartley trying to control but Andreevski is working from the bottom.
Andreevski wants to get back to his feet but Hartley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andreevski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hartley is now in half guard.
Hartley throwing shots but Andreevski is blocking nicely.
Hartley trying to control the pace.
Andreevski is staying active underneath Hartley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartley lands a nice short elbow.
Andreevski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hartley.
Andreevski is staying active underneath Hartley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Hartley there.

Hartley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andreevski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski trying to control from the bottom.
Andreevski is looking to escape.
Hartley working over Andreevski with some ground and pound. Andreevski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hartley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hartley wants to control but Andreevski is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartley tries to stand and escape but Andreevski is controlling the position.
Hartley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hartley lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartley wants to take a breather but Andreevski is having none of it.
Hartley stops Andreevski from getting back to his feet.
Hartley is nestled in close to Andreevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hartley thows a huge punch but Andreevski dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hartley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andreevski misses with a lunging right hand

so Hartley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hartley postures up.
Hartley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hartley is pushing down on Andreevski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andreevski is fighting to maintain full guard but Hartley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreevski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Hartley connects with a nice short shot to Andreevski's temple.

Hartley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andreevski is just riding it out for now. Hartley eventually gives up the hold.

Hartley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hartley is nestled in close to Andreevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley winds up and cracks Andreevski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hartley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartley prevents Andreevski from improving his position.
Hartley prevents Andreevski from standing back up.
Andreevski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hartley thows a huge punch but Andreevski dodges it nicely.
Andreevski is trying to stand back up but Hartley is controlling him
Hartley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andreevski!
Hartley landing strikes from the mount.
Hartley lands a nice shot to the head.
Hartley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski tries to hold on but Hartley postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andreevski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartley has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreevski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartley is landing with some decent strikes but Andreevski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hartley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andreevski looks a forlorn figure.
Hartley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andreevski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hartley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hartley lands a big shot there that rocks Andreevski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andreevski tries to lock up and control but Hartley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andreevski is looking to escape.
Andreevski taking shots to the head.
Hartley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartley lands with some strikes.
Hartley lands with some strikes.
Hartley tries to control but Andreevski wriggling away.
Hartley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hartley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andreevski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hartley cracks Andreevski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andreevski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartley lands with some strikes.
Hartley lands a heavy elbow.
Hartley lands a heavy elbow.
Andreevski is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Hartley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hartley working Andreevski over with strikes here.
Andreevski tries to hold on but Hartley pushes him away.
Andrew Hartley has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley landing strikes from the mount and Andreevski is in trouble!
Hartley looking to control but Andreevski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartley landing punches.
Andreevski wants to control but Hartley is having none of it.
Hartley prevents Andreevski from getting the reversal.
Hartley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hartley working the ground and pound effectively.
Hartley lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartley raining down shots from the mount!
Hartley with a couple of short strikes.
Hartley lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hartley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hartley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andreevski's guard.
Hartley scoring with some ground and pound.
Hartley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hartley wants to pass the guard but Andreevski is keeping the position.
Hartley controls from within his opponent's guard.

Andreevski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andreevski keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
Hartley stopping the sweep attempt from Andreevski.
Andreevski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartley is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley cracks Andreevski with a solid left hand.
Hartley trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartley cracks Andreevski with a solid left hand.
Andreevski looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreevski wants to stand but Hartley is controlling the position.
Hartley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andreevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartley tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreevski is retaining full guard.
Hartley lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartley won't allow Andreevski to sweep him here.
Andreevski keeping moving, preventing Hartley from controlling successfully.
Hartley passes Andreevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hartley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreevski moves into full guard.
Andreevski has momentary wrist control but Hartley slips an elbow through the middle.
Hartley trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartley stands and throws Andreevski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hartley landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreevski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hartley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hartley wants to stand but Andreevski has his arm trapped.
Hartley looks up at the clock and then as Andreevski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hartley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Hartley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andreevski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hartley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andreevski down.
Check out the look on Hartley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hartley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andreevski down.
Sloppy strikes there by Hartley.

Hartley is trying to get an arm triangle but Andreevski is defending well.
Andrew Hartley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andreevski struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley controlling from side mount.
Andreevski can't do much from the bottom here.
Hartley controls the position from side control.
Andreevski can't do much from the bottom here.
Stefan Andreevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Andreevski's face as Hartley controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Hartley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hartley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hartley!