PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Andruszkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damtea Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andruszkiewicz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nine - Make Or Take feat. Smooth Da Hustler . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Andruszkiewicz
vs
Sailo

184 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damtea Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andruszkiewicz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andruszkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick

and Sailo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andruszkiewicz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andruszkiewicz is trying to control Sailo's posture but Sailo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andruszkiewicz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sailo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sailo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Andruszkiewicz looking for submissions off his back.
Andruszkiewicz won't allow Sailo to pass to mount.
Andruszkiewicz is staying active underneath Sailo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andruszkiewicz is looking to control Sailo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andruszkiewicz avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo stalling away here and it's allowed Andruszkiewicz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andruszkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sailo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andruszkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Sailo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Andruszkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailo is aware though and is defending well.
Andruszkiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Sailo is proving a slippery customer.
Sailo stopping the sweep attempt from Andruszkiewicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Andruszkiewicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sailo defends well.
Sailo stands and throws Andruszkiewicz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andruszkiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
Sailo wants to control but Andruszkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Andruszkiewicz tries to buck Sailo off but Sailo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sailo easily slips into full mount!
Sailo avoids the attempt from Andruszkiewicz to control.

Sailo goes for an armbar but Andruszkiewicz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andruszkiewicz.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz tries to kick Sailo off but Sailo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sailo wants to pass to mount but Andruszkiewicz is defending the position.
Andruszkiewicz gets full guard.

Andruszkiewicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sailo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sailo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Andruszkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sailo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andruszkiewicz tries to avoid it but Sailo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andruszkiewicz to the ground. Andruszkiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sailo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sailo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andruszkiewicz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice head kick!

Sailo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sailo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andruszkiewicz tries to roll over but Sailo keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sailo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andruszkiewicz keeps working.
Sailo is breathing heavily.
Andruszkiewicz is positioning himself well to prevent Sailo advancing to mount.
Andruszkiewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Andruszkiewicz manages to get to full guard.
Andruszkiewicz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Andruszkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailo is aware though and is defending well.

Andruszkiewicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sailo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andruszkiewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailo stopping the sweep attempt from Andruszkiewicz.

Sailo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andruszkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andruszkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sailo shoots and misses
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andruszkiewicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sailo backs up against the cage.
Andruszkiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Damtea Sailo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sailo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andruszkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Sailo's ribs.
Sailo fails with the takedown
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Michal Andruszkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damtea Sailo.
Andruszkiewicz cracks Sailo with an open hand slap.
Andruszkiewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andruszkiewicz connects with the punch.
Andruszkiewicz cracks Sailo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Sailo drops his hands momentarily and Andruszkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Andruszkiewicz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Andruszkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Sailo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andruszkiewicz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andruszkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Sailo's ribs.
Sailo tries for a takedown but Andruszkiewicz circles away easily
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sailo slips a jab and a cross from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Andruszkiewicz.
Sailo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andruszkiewicz. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Andruszkiewicz lands but Sailo takes it in his stride.
Sailo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sailo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andruszkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andruszkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sailo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andruszkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Andruszkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andruszkiewicz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andruszkiewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sailo.
Sailo takes a kick to the side of the head.

Sailo is rocked!
Andruszkiewicz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sailo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Andruszkiewicz follows Sailo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Andruszkiewicz!