PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garth Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Garth Andrade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Garth Andrade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Andrade
vs
Christopher

188 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garth Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christopher circles away quickly and effectively.
Christopher fails with an attempt to clinch.

Christopher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrade, pushing him back against the cage.

Christopher breaks from the clinch.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Christopher avoids nicely.
Christopher looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Andrade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.

Christopher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrade sprawls well initially but Christopher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christopher on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopher not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christopher trying to control from half guard but Andrade is working away.
Christopher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrade defending well though.
Christopher thows a huge punch but Andrade dodges it nicely.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Christopher throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Christopher trying to control from Andrade's half guard. Andrade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christopher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrade is looking to stand up but Christopher isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christopher walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Christopher wants to clinch.
Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade leaves Christopher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christopher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christopher.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Andrade avoids nicely.
Andrade dives in for a single leg takedown but Christopher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christopher throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Christopher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christopher looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.

Christopher breaks from the clinch.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Andrade misses.
Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Christopher moved out of range.
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 Garth Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christopher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christopher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrade defends it nicely.
Liam Christopher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher misses with a double jab
and Christopher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christopher just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Andrade checks a low kick from Christopher.
Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christopher circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade leaves Christopher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.
Christopher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christopher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Andrade has managed to clinch.
Christopher tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body.

Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.

Andrade breaks from the clinch.

Andrade clinches with his opponent.

Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Christopher pushes him off.
Christopher tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.

Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Christopher breaks the clinch.
Christopher throws a combination that misses
and Andrade counters with a two punch combo.

Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Christopher breaks from the clinch.
Andrade looks to land a combination but Christopher avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Andrade rushes Christopher and presses him up against the cage.

Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christopher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andrade counters with a left and a right that stings Christopher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrade avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christopher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christopher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Andrade instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garth Andrade dominated that second round.
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!

Christopher gets tackled into the cage by Andrade. Andrade maintains the clinch.
Christopher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade managing to block the knees to the body from Christopher.
Christopher effectively controlling the action here.
Christopher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrade clinches.

Christopher breaks from the clinch.
Andrade moves in looking to clinch but Christopher pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Christopher shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christopher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christopher.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Christopher.
Andrade slips a jab from Christopher.
Christopher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Christopher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
Christopher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christopher wants it to stay on the feet.
Christopher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christopher wants it to stay on the feet.
Garth Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christopher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christopher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Christopher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade works over Christopher's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.

Andrade rushes Christopher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade managing to block the knees to the body from Christopher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Christopher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrade smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade stuffs the takedown.
Andrade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christopher eats them both and turns towards Andrade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Christopher moves out of range.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Andrade rushes Christopher and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Christopher.
Liam Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garth Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garth Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garth Andrade!
Garth Andrade decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.