PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stallone
vs
Andrews

174 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

177 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Stallone clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Stallone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stallone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Stallone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Stallone.
Stallone effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stallone for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stallone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stallone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallone keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews scores with a three punch combo!
Stallone misses with a straight right.

Stallone closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrews.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Stallone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stallone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stallone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrews swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
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!
Andrews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stallone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Stallone tries to counter by clinching up but Andrews breaks away and moves out of range.
Stallone shoots in for a double leg but Andrews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrews throws a counter combo.

Andrews gets caught napping as Stallone dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.

Andrews is working an open guard so Stallone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrews rushes Stallone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews is working for takedown but Stallone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sly Stallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Andrews.
Stallone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.
Stallone keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews letting Stallone take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews tries to break free but Stallone pushes him back against the cage.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Stallone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sly Stallone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andrews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallone circles away quickly and effectively.

Stallone rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Andrews swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews is trying to push Stallone away but Stallone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrews can turn it around.
Stallone prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrews wants a takedown.
Andrews is trying to push Stallone away but Stallone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrews can't break the clinch.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stallone.

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.
Stallone blocks an uppercut.
Stallone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Stallone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stallone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stallone throws a head punch that misses.

Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Stallone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stallone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallone somewhat.
Vince Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Stallone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Stallone on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sly Stallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stallone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Stallone persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Andrews drops Stallone with a beautiful combination! Stallone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andrews is looking for the KO!

Stallone is rocked!
Andrews throws a series of punches but Stallone avoids them all with ease.
Oh Stallone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallone seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stallone got wobbled bad by a big combination! Andrews presses forward with punches and knees until Stallone stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stallone closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Andrews!