PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nash Andrews (ranked 4521 p4p, 385 weight class) and Iron Shiek (ranked 3727 p4p, 334 weight class). The key to victory for Nash Andrews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Andrews
vs
Shiek

200 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Shiek!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shiek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shiek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Shiek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiek prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Shiek not doing much here.

Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiek trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shiek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiek throws out the jab.
Shiek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiek, which made it look bad.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Shiek on that attempt.
A jab from Shiek misses.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Shiek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shiek lands in his opponent's guard.

Shiek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shiek has managed to get both his arms back between Andrews's legs - danger averted.
Andrews is breathing heavily.

Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shiek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shiek stays in close to Andrews's body and controls the position.
Shiek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Shiek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shiek digs a good body shot into Andrews's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiek.
Shiek connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiek.
Andrews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shiek sprawls and moves away.
Andrews slips under a jab.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Shiek is quick to defend against it.
Shiek connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiek misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek throws the kick towards the body but Andrews avoids it.

Shiek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews is letting Shiek control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiek gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Andrews tries to improve his position but instead Shiek has taken his back!
Shiek is hanging on to Andrews's back as he tries to escape.
Shiek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andrews's body.
Andrews manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shiek's guard. Nice work there by Andrews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Shiek pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
More stalling from Shiek.
Iron Shiek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiek controlling the position.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Shiek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shiek is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrews trying to control but Shiek is working from the bottom.
Shiek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Shiek throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease.

Shiek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrews!
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
Shiek staying calm.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Shiek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Shiek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andrews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shiek throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shiek misses with an uppercut. Andrews saw that one coming.
Andrews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiek.
As Shiek looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but Shiek just gets out of the way.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Shiek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrews's hands.
Iron Shiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiek.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Shiek coming out on top.
Nash Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Shiek misses.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shiek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiek throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiek.

Andrews is rocked!

Shiek moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Andrews goes down! Can Shiek finish him!?
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andrews has his foot on Shiek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shiek works his way back into a safe position though.

Shiek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shiek is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shiek escapes and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andrews tries to buck Shiek off but Shiek is having none of it.
Shiek controls the position.
Andrews is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiek controls the position from side control.

Shiek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrews is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiek working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andrews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shiek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shiek throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Shiek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Shiek tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrews is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Shiek really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shiek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrews's guard.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Shiek is proving a slippery customer.

Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Shiek postures up.
Shiek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiek content to stall in guard here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Shiek drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Shiek off! Shiek jumps back into Andrews's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shiek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shiek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Shiek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.

Shiek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Shiek.

Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Shiek stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrews actively working from the bottom here.

Shiek is trying to work for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.
Shiek prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Shiek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Shiek seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Shiek dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shiek misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.

Shiek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shiek lands in his opponent's guard.
Shiek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Andrews has his foot on Shiek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shiek works his way back into a safe position though.

Andrews working for a triangle but Shiek defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek stays in close to Andrews's body and controls the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews is looking for a triangle but Shiek pushes his legs off easily.

Andrews has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shiek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andrews.
Shiek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two 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.

Shiek is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrews is defending well.
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard.
Shiek taking a breather here.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face as Shiek controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Shiek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shiek content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shiek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nash Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron Shiek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Shiek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Shiek!