PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 1108 p4p, 489 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 160 p4p, 76 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kurri
vs
Andrianov

184 cm
31
176
18 - 8 - 0

178 cm
29
180
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianov throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.

Andrianov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kurri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurri prevents Andrianov from getting back to his feet.

Andrianov pushes Kurri off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurri tries to clinch up.
Kurri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Kurri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrianov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov throws a right hand that Kurri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurri also avoids with ease.
Kurri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andrianov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurri ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Kurri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Kurri feinted with a counter takedown.
Andrianov lands with a nice combination. Kurri backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri shoots for a takedown but Andrianov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov leaves Kurri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Kurri.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Kurri moved out of range.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Andrianov.
Kurri defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Kurri uses good head movement to avoid it.

Andrianov closes the distance and pushes Kurri back into the cage.
Kurri has Andrianov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrianov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.

Andrianov gets caught napping as Kurri dives in and scores a takedown. Andrianov manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrianov is keeping the position for now.
Andrianov wants to stand but Kurri is controlling the position.
Andrianov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Andrianov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kurri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurri prevents Andrianov from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov is trying to stand up here but Kurri is controlling him well.
Andrianov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Kurri is working for a submission of some sort.
Andrianov tries to kick Kurri off but Kurri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Andrianov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kurri 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.

Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrianov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four 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.

Kurri seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrianov tries to get to full guard but Kurri has control of the leg.

Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrianov is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold.
Andrianov tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov dominated that 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.

Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andrianov!
Andrianov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri fails to land the takedown.
Andrianov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Andrianov moves into the clinch.
Andrianov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurri controls his hands.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov pushes Kurri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurri shoots in and drives through. Andrianov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurri tries to counter with a takedown but Andrianov is quick to defend against it.
Kurri staying out of range there.
Kurri ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Kurri tries to clinch but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri shoots for a takedown but Andrianov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurri shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrianov sprawls well. He's pushed Kurri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurri dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrianov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrianov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurri with a body shot.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurri blocking some punches.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrianov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Kurri.
Andrianov prevents Kurri from breaking the clinch.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Kurri avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
Andrianov avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
Kurri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andrianov after a bit of a struggle.

Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.

Kurri forces Andrianov back against the cage and clinches.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov digs a right hand into Kurri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurri's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurri.
Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrianov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Andrianov.

Kurri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Andrianov can't fight it off and eventually Kurri manages to take the fight to the floor. Andrianov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Andrianov pushes Kurri off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Kurri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand

and Kurri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrianov is retaining full guard.
Kurri stops Andrianov from standing up.

Andrianov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kurri tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Kurri is looking to clinch.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
Andrianov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov cracks Kurri with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Kurri attempts a counter takedown but Andrianov avoids it well and moves away.
Andrianov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrianov wants to counter with a clinch but Kurri pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.

Andrianov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurri.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Kurri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrianov sprawls and moves away.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurri - that will leave a mark!
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurri circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrianov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Andrianov has closed the distance and engaged Kurri in a clinch.
Andrianov avoiding damage as Kurri throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrianov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrianov lands an uppercut.
Andrianov has had enough of the clinch but Kurri keeps him there for the moment.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurri misses with a body punch.
Kurri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov tries to work over Kurri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurri misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Kurri can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Andrianov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurri backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Kurri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Andrianov closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Andrianov is stalling here.

Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kurri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrianov quickly recovers to half guard.

Andrianov pushes Kurri off and gets back to his feet.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.

Kurri tries to keep at a distance but Andrianov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrianov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrianov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kurri tightens his grip and picks Andrianov up, before dumping him to the ground. Andrianov manages to land in guard.

Andrianov wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrianov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!
Tatu Kurri spoke after the fight, saying 'ggwp'.