PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen J.Cole - No Role Modelz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Colt
vs
West

175 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and West ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
West thuds a left hand into Colt's body.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Colt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
West scores with a hook to the body. Colt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Colt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colt feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt slips under a jab from West.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
West missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Colt checks a leg kick nicely.
West misses with a combination
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colt sprawls well. Colt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt moves away from the strike by West.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Colt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
West misses with an uppercut.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West has his takedown stuffed

and Colt counters by clinching up.

West breaks the clinch.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt slips under a jab.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West throws an off balance right hand

and Colt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Colt prevents the takedown attempt.

West manages to break the clinch.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and West ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colt throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for West on that attempt.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Colt blocks the leg kick.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West throws a series of punches but Colt moves out of range.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West throws a lazy uppercut

and Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.

West breaks from the clinch.
Colt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from West misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from West misses.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West misses the jab.
West throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colt but Colt pushes him off and we're back to square one.

West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colt to the mat! Colt manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Colt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colt looking for a sweep. Not yet Colt, not yet.
West passes Colt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colt's head.
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. West connects with a nice short shot to Colt's temple.
Colt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Colt blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
Colt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colt holds on and takes a little breather.

Colt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West throwing strikes from guard but Colt blocks nicely.

West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from West misses.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from West misses.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

West looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colt tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is pressing down on Colt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colt is holding on for now.
West throws a strike but Colt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colt keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Colt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Colt keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

West misses with a left hand
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
West cracks Colt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with an uppercut
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Colt tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colt tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colt to the ground. Colt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Colt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Colt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Colt, looking for a takedown. West pushes Colt against the cage but Colt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
West misses the jab.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colt circles away.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt staying out of range there.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from West misses.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colt ducks under a wild hook from West.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
As West tries to get set, Colt tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Colt moves out of range as West strikes.
Colt is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
West misses with a looping left.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colt defends it nicely.
West fails with the takedown
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Colt checks a low kick from West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a right and a left that Colt avoids nicely.
Colt tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
West throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
West lands a head shot.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson Colt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colt throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West looks for the body kick but Colt saw that one coming.
Jackson Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colt slips a straight right by West.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Colt.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
Andrew West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.