PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takayoshi Asano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Andrews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Asano
vs
Andrews

188 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
225 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 Amsterdam, Takayoshi Asano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asano lands a body shot.
Andrews blocks a low kick nicely.
Asano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano.
Asano scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Corey Andrews has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asano.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asano.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrews looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asano. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asano is looking to chop away at Andrews's legs.
A shot to the body from Asano misses

and Andrews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andrews.
Asano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Asano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asano digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asano. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Asano.
Asano throws a leg kick but Andrews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takayoshi Asano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asano just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asano throws out a leg kick but Andrews moves out of range and Asano only half commits.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Asano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Andrews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asano is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asano prevents Andrews from moving into mount.

Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Andrews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asano has one of Andrews's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asano is looking for a sweep.
Asano stops Andrews from passing to mount.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Asano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrews slips a straight right by Asano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asano misses with a body shot.
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takayoshi Asano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey 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.

Asano connects with the punch.
Asano throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.
Asano avoids the head kick by Andrews.
Andrews needs to keep his hands up - Asano had a free shot at his head there.
Asano misses with a jab to the body

and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Asano didn't expect that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Andrews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asano has escaped and now he's on top!
Asano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrews on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asano distracts Andrews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asano is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asano's guard.
Asano keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andrews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asano's guard.
Asano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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 trying to work for a kimura but Asano is defending well.

Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Asano wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.

Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asano regains full guard. Nicely done.

Andrews has his foot on Asano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asano works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asano.
Asano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asano looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrews is just out of range.
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Asano pushes him off.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asano.
Asano takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Asano lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrews off the ropes and back into rage.
Asano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asano is looking to wear down Andrews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takayoshi Asano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Andrews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Asano lands a two punch combo.
Asano lands the left hand.

That has opened up Corey Andrews's cut even more.
Asano misses the shot to the body.
Asano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asano misses with a kick to the body

and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Asano didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Andrews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asano has escaped and now he's on top!
Asano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asano wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asano defends well.
Asano passes into half guard.
Corey Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asano working over Andrews with some ground and pound. Andrews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asano thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
Asano drops an elbow to the side of Andrews's head.
Asano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andrews's head.

Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asano pulls his head out easily.
Asano trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Asano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asano pulls his head out easily.
Asano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by Asano. Beautiful body shot.
Takayoshi Asano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Andrews.
Asano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asano is looking to score with low kicks.
Asano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Asano takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asano but Asano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Asano.
Asano tests Andrews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asano catches Andrews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

The cut above Corey Andrews's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takayoshi Asano is winning the standup battle so far.
Asano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asano misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano.
Asano just misses with a punch to the body.
Asano misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takayoshi Asano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asano throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano.
Asano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asano digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Asano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrews backs up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takayoshi Asano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asano, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takayoshi Asano!