PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Andrews (ranked 6215 p4p, 7938 weight class) and Robert Chaos (ranked 575 p4p, 654 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Andrews
vs
Chaos

181 cm
21
213
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
210
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Distinct Label
PEAK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Chaos !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.

Andrews looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chaos seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.

Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos .
Chaos prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Andrews trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Chaos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrews.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chaos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Andrews's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.

Chaos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrews manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chaos has Andrews in his guard.

Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.

Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews passes Chaos 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrews trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four 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.

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

Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.

Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews passes Chaos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chaos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Chaos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chaos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but Chaos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andrews tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Chaos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chaos 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.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.

Chaos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chaos .
Andrews taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.

Chaos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Andrews is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.

Chaos is working for a kimura but Andrews is defending it quite comfortably.

Chaos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Chaos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Andrews has recovered full guard.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Chaos controlling him for the moment.
Chaos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robert Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaos being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chaos has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Chaos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chaos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andrews trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitch Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chaos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrews is looking to reverse the position.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Andrews manages to get back to half guard.
Andrews is pressing down on Chaos 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Andrews.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos keeps trying to improve his position.
Chaos trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews looking to control.

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.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrews looking to control.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaos defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mitch Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos , not yet.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chaos is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Chaos tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Chaos gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrews controls the pace.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Robert Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Chaos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Chaos !