PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edison Andrews (ranked 6118 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Project (ranked 6233 p4p, 0 weight class). JP Project is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Andrews
vs
Project

150 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edison Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JP Project!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Project gets caught napping as Andrews dives in and scores a takedown. Project manages to retain guard.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Project wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Project wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andrews throwing strikes from guard but Project blocks nicely.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Project utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Project utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Project utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Project is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrews trying to control but Project is working from the bottom.
Project wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Project has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews throws an elbow that misses.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Andrews looking to score a takedown here. Project is defending well but Andrews drives through and ends up in Project's guard.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews working some strikes from top position.
Andrews 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.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Project working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.
Andrews throws a strike but Project rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Andrews working for a triangle but Project defends it easily.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Project from controlling successfully.
Andrews being controlled here, momentarily.
Andrews with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Project can't handle though.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Project stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Andrews moves in looking to clinch but Project pushes him off.
Project throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Project clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.

Project has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andrews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Andrews is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

Project closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Project blocks an elbow strike.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Project escapes and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andrews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews is looking to escape.
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Andrews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Project escapes and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Project is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Project's best efforts.
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 Edison Andrews 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.

Andrews with a poor takedown
and Project counters with a left to the body.
Project looks to land a combination. Andrews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Edison Andrews has been cut.

Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Project uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews stalling the fight.
Project working hard to break the clinch.

Project ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Project no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Project is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Andrews stands and steps away. Project gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Project closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrews to the mat! Andrews manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Project is aware though and is defending well.

Andrews has his feet on Project's thighs here. He's pushed Project off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Project screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edison Andrews!