PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yurie Mirchoffski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Andopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mirchoffski
vs
Andopolis

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yurie Mirchoffski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Andopolis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mirchoffski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mirchoffski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mirchoffski thows a huge punch but Andopolis dodges it nicely.
Mirchoffski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andopolis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mirchoffski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Mirchoffski stands up and beckons Andopolis to join him on the feet.

Andopolis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andopolis with good strikes from the mount here!
Mirchoffski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mirchoffski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mirchoffski tries to get out of the position.
Mirchoffski is working to get back to half guard.
Mirchoffski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andopolis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mirchoffski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

It looks like Yurie Mirchoffski 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!
Mirchoffski is looking to improve his position but Andopolis isn't that keen on the idea.
Mirchoffski tries to hold on but Andopolis postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirchoffski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mirchoffski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mirchoffski working to try and regain half guard.
Mirchoffski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mirchoffski is squirming around, avoiding Andopolis's attempts to control the action.
Mirchoffski is desperately trying to improve his position but Andopolis has a good base and remains in mount.
Mirchoffski is in a horrible position here. Andopolis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andopolis controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andopolis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mirchoffski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Yurie Mirchoffski's cut is getting worse.

Andopolis has hold of Mirchoffski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mirchoffski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mirchoffski tries to lock up and control but Andopolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mirchoffski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mirchoffski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Andopolis controlling the position easily from mount.
Andopolis blocks Mirchoffski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andopolis trying to control but Mirchoffski is having none of it.
Mirchoffski tries to improve his position but instead Andopolis has taken his back!
Andopolis is trying to stick to Mirchoffski's back but Mirchoffski is turning into Andopolis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andopolis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mirchoffski.
Andopolis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mirchoffski.
Andopolis trying to keep a closed guard but Mirchoffski is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mirchoffski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mirchoffski thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andopolis shoots and misses

and Mirchoffski counters with a takedown into side control.
Mirchoffski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Andopolis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mirchoffski.
Andopolis taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andopolis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andopolis is looking to reverse the position.
Mirchoffski working the ground and pound.
Mirchoffski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Andopolis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Andopolis looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mirchoffski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andopolis to the mat! Andopolis manages to get full guard.
Mirchoffski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andopolis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirchoffski lands a couple of elbows.
Mirchoffski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andopolis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirchoffski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mirchoffski stopping the sweep attempt from Andopolis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yurie Mirchoffski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yurie Mirchoffski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andopolis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andopolis blocks the strikes from Mirchoffski.
Mirchoffski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andopolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirchoffski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirchoffski 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.
Mirchoffski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mirchoffski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andopolis manages to get himself to full guard.
Mirchoffski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andopolis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andopolis wants to sweep but no luck.
Andopolis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mirchoffski pushes down on Andopolis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andopolis is breathing heavily.
Andopolis is trying to stand up here but Mirchoffski is controlling him well.
Andopolis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mirchoffski.
Mirchoffski throwing shots but Andopolis is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andopolis misses with a takedown

and Mirchoffski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mirchoffski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mirchoffski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mirchoffski lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirchoffski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andopolis wants to improve his position but Mirchoffski is controlling well.
Mirchoffski is tying to control. Andopolis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mirchoffski lands a nice short elbow.
Mirchoffski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mirchoffski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andopolis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mirchoffski is working away from the top position though.
Mirchoffski lands with a punch from half guard.
Mirchoffski prevents Andopolis from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mirchoffski lands a nice short elbow.
Andopolis is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andopolis looking for submissions off his back.
Mirchoffski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andopolis is looking to improve his position.
Mirchoffski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mirchoffski working over Andopolis with some ground and pound. Andopolis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mirchoffski working the head and body with strikes.
Mirchoffski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirchoffski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mirchoffski working over Andopolis with some ground and pound. Andopolis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mirchoffski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirchoffski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andopolis controlling the position well.
Mirchoffski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andopolis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mirchoffski is thwarting Andopolis's attempts to control the position.
Andopolis taking some punishment here, with Mirchoffski in his half guard.
Mirchoffski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andopolis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andopolis is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirchoffski drops an elbow to the side of Andopolis's head.
Mirchoffski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andopolis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yurie Mirchoffski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yurie Mirchoffski's cut.
That's time! Mirchoffski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mirchoffski scores with a takedown into Andopolis's guard.
Mirchoffski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirchoffski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mirchoffski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mirchoffski wants to control from the top but Andopolis keeps moving.
Mirchoffski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mirchoffski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andopolis throwing short punches from the bottom.

Andopolis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Andopolis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Andopolis.
Andopolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Andopolis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andopolis looking for a sweep. Not yet Andopolis, not yet.
Mirchoffski lands a couple of digs.
Mirchoffski throwing strikes but missing.
Andopolis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mirchoffski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mirchoffski thows a big elbow that misses.
Mirchoffski postures up and lands a big shot to Andopolis's brow.

Andopolis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mirchoffski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Andopolis working for a triangle but Mirchoffski defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirchoffski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mirchoffski working some strikes from top position.
Mirchoffski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andopolis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mirchoffski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirchoffski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andopolis's head.
Mirchoffski chips away with some ground and pound.
Mirchoffski stands up over Andopolis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andopolis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mirchoffski working some strikes from top position.
Mirchoffski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andopolis managing to control the position.
Mirchoffski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Mirchoffski stands up and waves to Andopolis to follow him.
Andopolis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mirchoffski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mirchoffski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mirchoffski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mirchoffski looking to pass the guard.
Andopolis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mirchoffski is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirchoffski lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Andopolis trying to mount his opponent but Mirchoffski defends it.
Yurie Mirchoffski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mirchoffski is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirchoffski missing with punches from the bottom.
Mirchoffski is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirchoffski trying to hold on to Andopolis's head to control him but Andopolis postures up.
Nick Andopolis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yurie Mirchoffski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirchoffski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andopolis manages to pass to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yurie Mirchoffski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirchoffski 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurie Mirchoffski!