PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 2104 p4p, 5092 weight class) and Ike Villanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage - Rap É Compromisso. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrade
vs
Villanova

192 cm
36
185
27 - 15 - 2

183 cm
20
173
5 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Villanova!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Villanova counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Villanova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Villanova's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Villanova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andrade cracks Villanova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villanova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade digs a good hook to Villanova's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Villanova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade lands a high kick!
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Villanova takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade with a hook.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Villanova with an uppercut!
That kick from Andrade tenderised Villanova's leg. Villanova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villanova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Villanova. Villanova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Villanova on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade cracks Villanova with an open hand slap.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villanova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Villanova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andrade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Villanova scrambles back to his feet.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Andrade.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villanova has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
Villanova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Villanova.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Villanova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villanova.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villanova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
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.

Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villanova on the side of the head.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Andrade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Villanova off balance momentarily.
Andrade jabs Villanova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands with a nice body kick.
Villanova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a push kick.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Villanova's front leg but catches the back leg as Villanova tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Villanova moves out of range easily.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villanova throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Villanova crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Villanova gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Villanova manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Villanova's body. Villanova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanova can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Villanova's head.
Villanova avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Villanova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villanova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Villanova saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Andrade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villanova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Villanova walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade tests Villanova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villanova on the side of the head.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Villanova. That did some damage!
Villanova blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Villanova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces Villanova off the cage and back into range.
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Villanova's head backwards.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Villanova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andrade scores with a jab to the head.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Villanova moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Andrade throws a head kick that Villanova semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Villanova's head back.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrade takes a swing at Villanova's ribcage but misses.
Villanova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Andrade.
Andrade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villanova.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Villanova will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Villanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villanova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Andrade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villanova doesn't seem phased though.
Villanova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrade jabs Villanova right on the nose. Villanova blinks but takes it well.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villanova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Villanova slips the punch.
Andrade throws a head kick but Villanova moves out of range.
Villanova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Villanova knows he should have avoided that one.
Villanova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andrade. That one must have hurt.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Andrade connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade keeps Villanova at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villanova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villanova avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ike Villanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverback Sweatshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.