PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garth Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garth Andrade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axel Stone's chin.

Andrade
vs
Stone

188 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garth Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Andrade as Stone shoots in.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Stone.
Stone tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade throws a big counter combination but Stone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade feints a jab promting Stone to slip. Andrade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stone asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrade, who protects the arm well.
Stone prevents Andrade from escaping the position.

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.
Andrade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stone.
Stone trying to control the position but Andrade is working away.
Andrade is trying to buck Stone off.

Stone tries for a kimura but Andrade is defending well.
Stone with the ground and pound but Andrade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Andrade is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Ground and pound from Stone.
Stone wants to take a breather but Andrade is having none of it.
Stone not doing much here.
Andrade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.

Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrade is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrade keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Stone trying to work for an americana but Andrade has managed to regain full guard.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrade is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone passes Andrade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Axel Stone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stone dives in and grabs Andrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.

Stone dives in and scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone postures up in Andrade's guard and throws a big left but Andrade blocks it.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrade has wrist control.
Stone wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone postures up in Andrade's guard and throws a big left but Andrade blocks it.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.

Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrade wants to stand and escape but Stone is having none of it.
Stone stands and throws Andrade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stone misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is not content to let Stone control the position.

Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.

Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrade is defending well.

Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Axel Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone wants to control but Andrade is keeping him busy.

Stone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andrade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stone's guard! Nice work there by Andrade!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stone is looking for a triangle but Andrade pushes his legs off easily.

Stone 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone looks to clinch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Stone looks to move away, Andrade throws a big counter combo but Stone just gets out of the way.
Stone moves to clinch but Andrade breaks away
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Garth Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Stone.

Andrade moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrade tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.

Andrade breaks from the clinch.

Andrade darts in and clinches Stone up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade throws a one two combo.

Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Andrade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andrade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Axel Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garth Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Stone jumps guard but Andrade stands there with Stone around his waist. Stone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axel Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade feints a jab promting Stone to slip. Andrade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stone keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone has Andrade pressed against the cage, preventing Andrade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Garth Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stone is rocked!
Andrade lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garth Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!