PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatarata comes to the ring accompanied by Thunderstruck-AC DC. Andrade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tatarata
vs
Andrade

180 cm
19
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Tatarata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade tries for a takedown but Tatarata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Tatarata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Tatarata tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.

Andrade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tatarata regains guard.
Andrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrade distracts Tatarata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.
Tatarata 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.

Tatarata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tatarata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Tatarata wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatarata trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatarata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrade thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Tatarata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatarata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tatarata looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatarata, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatarata has wrist control.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Andrade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatarata is breathing heavily.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to stand but Tatarata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tatarata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrade chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatarata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatarata keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Tatarata keeps moving.
Andrade thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade is pushing down on Tatarata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatarata is fighting to maintain full guard but Andrade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tatarata is staying active underneath Andrade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Andrade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatarata is refusing to be controlled, as Andrade sits in half guard.
Andrade lands strikes from half guard.
Andrade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrade is keen to just control but Tatarata is a slippery customer.
Andrade thows a huge punch but Tatarata dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Andrade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches up with Tatarata, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes Tatarata against the ropes but Tatarata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown but Tatarata shows good takedown defense.
Tomek Tatarata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Andrade.
Tatarata catches Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tatarata stuffs the takedown.
Andrade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatarata's waist but Tatarata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrade off to one side.
Tatarata looks to clinch

and Andrade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tatarata's guard now.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata pulls Andrade in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrade from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andrade won't allow Tatarata to sweep him here.
Tatarata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Tatarata has hold of Andrade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andrade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarata controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatarata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrade regains half guard.
Tatarata is looking to advance position but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andrade is not content to let Tatarata control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrade won't allow Tatarata to pass to mount.
Andrade desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Tomek Tatarata has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt.

Tatarata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatarata misses with a knee to the head.

Andrade gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tatarata wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrade passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade trying to control the action but Tatarata is working from the bottom.

Andrade tries for a kimura but Tatarata is defending well.
Tatarata is looking for a sweep.
Andrade working the ground and pound from side control.

Andrade tries for a kimura but Tatarata is defending well.
Tatarata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andrade off and has taken his back!
Andrade tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andrade is looking to improve his position but Tatarata isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrade regains half guard.
Andrade is pressing down on Tatarata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andrade pulls Tatarata in close to prevent any damage.

Tatarata is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andrade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andrade has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatarata looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatarata's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Andrade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatarata throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Tatarata moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tatarata enables Andrade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tatarata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatarata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andrade drops back looking for a leg! Tatarata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatarata manages to kick Andrade off! Andrade jumps back into Tatarata's guard.

Tatarata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade working the ground and pound from side control.
Andrade is putting a hurting on Tatarata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tatarata sneaks a leg under to get back to 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. Andrade connects with a nice short shot to Tatarata's temple.
Tatarata wants to get back to full guard.
Andrade trying to control the action but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andrade winds up and cracks Tatarata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andrade wants to take a breather but Tatarata is having none of it.
Tatarata is in trouble now - Andrade has advanced to mount!
Tatarata is working to get back to half guard.
Andrade landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata is looking to improve his position but Andrade isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrade breaks from Tatarata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tatarata taking shots to the head.
Andrade punishing his opponent with strikes.
Andrade punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tatarata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tatarata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Tatarata wants to get back to his feet but Andrade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Andrade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tatarata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.
Roberto Andrade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andrade with a nice head shot there.
Tatarata working a defensive guard here.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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.
Tatarata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatarata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tatarata has momentary wrist control but Andrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatarata has momentary wrist control but Andrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatarata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.
Andrade stands up over Tatarata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tatarata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomek Tatarata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tatarata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrade 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Andrade!