PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Andrewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Kosheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrewes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac-Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrewes
vs
Kosheck

181 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
177 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

War Combat Nutrition

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phillip Andrewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Kosheck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosheck looks for a takedown but Andrewes sprawls well.
No luck for Kosheck with that takedown attempt.

Andrewes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrewes working the ground and pound but Kosheck is defending the strikes.
Kosheck tries to improve position but can't.

Kosheck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kosheck doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Andrewes counters with a takedown into side control.
Phillip Andrewes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Kosheck.
Kosheck struggling a bit here.
Andrewes controls the position from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kosheck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kosheck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andrewes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kosheck!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrewes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andrewes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosheck is looking to escape.
Andrewes lands a nice shot to the head.
Kosheck looks gassed!
Kosheck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Andrewes has hold of Kosheck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kosheck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kosheck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Andrewes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrewes is looking to stand up but Kosheck isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrewes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kosheck is working for takedown but Andrewes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrewes pressing his opponent against the cage.

Andrewes pulls guard successfully.

Andrewes uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kosheck tries to sprawl but Andrewes drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kosheck manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Andrewes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andrewes content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrewes trying to control from half guard but Kosheck is working away.
Kosheck is trying to control but Andrewes manages to pass to mount!
Andrewes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kosheck working to try and regain half guard.
Andrewes trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kosheck defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andrewes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrewes lands a big shot there that rocks Kosheck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrewes with shots to the head and body - Kosheck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andrewes looking to finish Kosheck with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kosheck!
Andrewes controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Kosheck that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrewes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kosheck hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Andrewes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Andrewes lands a head kick that stumbles Kosheck and the fighters go to the mat.

Kosheck is rocked!
Andrewes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kosheck is still in real trouble! Can Andrewes finish him?

Kosheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrewes pulls his head out easily.
Andrewes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kosheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrewes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andrewes trying to control from half guard but Kosheck is working away.
Andrewes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrewes is trying to control. Kosheck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Phillip Andrewes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kosheck with a poor takedown

and Andrewes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andrewes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kosheck is breathing heavily.
Kosheck wants to get back to his feet but Andrewes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kosheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrewes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrewes passes Kosheck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrewes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andrewes wants to take a breather but Kosheck is having none of it.
Andrewes slips a nice elbow through Kosheck's hands, connecting with Kosheck's forehead.
Andrewes trying to control the action but Kosheck is working from the bottom.
Andrewes thows a huge punch but Kosheck dodges it nicely.
Andrewes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Andrewes.

Kosheck is defending against the submission attempts here by Andrewes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Andrewes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andrewes prevents Kosheck from standing back up.
Kosheck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrewes is keen to just control but Kosheck is a slippery customer.

Andrewes decides to stand up.

Andrewes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrewes working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Andrewes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Andrewes decides to stand back up.

Andrewes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kosheck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andrewes is in Kosheck's guard.
Kosheck keeping moving, preventing Andrewes from controlling successfully.
Andrewes stops Kosheck from standing up.
Andrewes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosheck is retaining full guard.
Andrewes prevents Kosheck from getting back to his feet.
Andrewes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kosheck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrewes wants to control from the top but Kosheck keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andrewes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kosheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrewes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kosheck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrewes is aware though and is defending well.
Andrewes is working Kosheck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andrewes pushes down on Kosheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andrewes passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosheck is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Andrewes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andrewes rushes Kosheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Andrewes pulls guard.
Kosheck postures up in Andrewes's guard and throws a big left but Andrewes blocks it.
Kosheck won't allow Andrewes to get back to his feet.
Andrewes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosheck.
Andrewes wants to stand and escape but Kosheck is having none of it.
Andrewes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrewes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosheck postures up in Andrewes's guard and throws a big left but Andrewes blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosheck thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosheck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Kosheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillip Andrewes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Kosheck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Kosheck throws a strike but Andrewes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andrewes wants to control from the top but Kosheck keeps moving.
Kosheck keeping full guard, as Andrewes tries to pass.
Kosheck is trying to control the position but Andrewes postures up.
Andrewes prevents Kosheck from getting back to his feet.

Andrewes stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Andrewes closes the distance and clinches.

Andrewes pulls guard.
Kosheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosheck stops Andrewes from standing up.
Kosheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosheck throws and elbow that misses. Andrewes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosheck's guard. Nice move by Andrewes!

Kosheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrewes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosheck can do to turn this around?
Andrewes preventing the sweep.
Kosheck controls Andrewes momentarily but Andrewes frees himself.
Andrewes passes Kosheck's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Kosheck wants to control but Andrewes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillip Andrewes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kosheck tries to get to full guard but Andrewes has control of the leg.
Kosheck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Andrewes manages to move to mount!
Andrewes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosheck is in a horrible position here. Andrewes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrewes lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Andrewes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrewes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Andrewes!