PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1012 p4p, 887 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 153 p4p, 133 weight class). Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Ivan Andrianov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Andrianov
vs
Mein Armbach

178 cm
32
180
15 - 11 - 0

181 cm
28
181
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Neon Zombie

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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mein Armbach fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andrianov to the ground. Mein Armbach is now in Andrianov's guard.
Mein Armbach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrianov's head.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Andrianov is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Andrianov.
Andrianov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Andrianov looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrianov, not yet.
Andrianov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mein Armbach manages to pass to side control.
Andrianov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Andrianov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrianov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andrianov tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov is working hard here to advance position.
Andrianov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrianov keeps working.
Andrianov punching from the bottom.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andrianov taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Andrianov's temple.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andrianov is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrianov avoid being mounted?
Andrianov pushes Mein Armbach off looking to stand but Mein Armbach dives back in and keeps control.
Andrianov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!
Mein Armbach tries to roll but Andrianov sticks to his back.

Andrianov gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
A right-left combo lands from Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianov's head back.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Andrianov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mein Armbach finds it's way through Andrianov's defenses.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Andrianov finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianov swinging wildly here.
Andrianov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mein Armbach to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach jabs Andrianov right on the nose. Andrianov blinks but takes it well.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrianov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Andrianov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrianov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrianov throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Andrianov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov works Mein Armbach's body with a nice hook.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Andrianov as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov lands a head shot.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Andrianov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but Andrianov moved away.
Mein Armbach shoots in but Andrianov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianov throws a shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Andrianov didn't see that one coming.

Mein Armbach tries to keep at a distance but Andrianov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrianov is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Andrianov - that landed with a thud.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov dodges an elbow strike from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov is looking to control Mein Armbach's arms but Mein Armbach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage.

Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianov lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Andrianov.

Andrianov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach stalling in the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Mein Armbach as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.

Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrianov uses from the top position.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrianov's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Andrianov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrianov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrianov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach stands up over Andrianov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach is pushing down on Andrianov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrianov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mein Armbach has managed to sneak the leg through.

Andrianov has one foot on Mein Armbach's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
Andrianov slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Andrianov.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.

Andrianov rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach taking a breather.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Andrianov gets underhooks to prevent Mein Armbach's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
Andrianov stalling.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Andrianov pushes him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.

Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
As Mein Armbach tries to get set, Andrianov tries to push him back and clinch up but Mein Armbach manages to avoid the attempt.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Andrianov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrianov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrianov doesn't seem phased though.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Andrianov rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.

Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Andrianov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mein Armbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivan Andrianov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Andrianov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has Andrianov pressed against the cage.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrianov gets an underhook and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov is working Mein Armbach over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrianov, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!