PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antti Andolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Andolin
vs
Ji

172 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Andolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Andolin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andolin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolin shoots in for a takedown but Ji shows good takedown defense.
Andolin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andolin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ji pinned against the cage. Ji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Andolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andolin.
Antti Andolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolin shoots in but Ji avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andolin, pushing him back against the cage.
Ji stops a takedown attempt from Andolin.
Andolin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ji wants to break free but Andolin has control.
Ji taking a breather.
Andolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ji.

Ji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andolin looks to clinch

and Ji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ji jumps guard and drags Andolin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ji pulls Andolin in close to his closed guard and prevents Andolin from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Andolin stands up and waves to Ji to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolin misses with a takedown

and Ji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andolin misses with a knee to the head.
Ji stalling.
Andolin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andolin tries to pull guard but Ji won't allow it.

Ji lands a takedown into guard.
Ji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Ji stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andolin is breathing heavily.

Ji closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andolin up against the cage.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Andolin has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Andolin has him pressed against the cage.
Andolin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andolin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolin closes the distance but Ji moves to the side
and Ji counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andolin closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ji counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andolin won't be happy with that.
Andolin pushes Ji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ji happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolin is trying to control Ji's posture but Ji avoids it.
Ji grinds an elbow into Andolin's temple.
Andolin is looking for a sweep.

Ji thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ji just content to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolin is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Let Ji 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.

Andolin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Andolin moves into the clinch.
Andolin tries to pull guard but Ji won't allow it.
Ji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji is trying to break the clinch but Andolin has him pressed against the cage.
Ji scores with a knee to the head.
Ji is trying to break free.

Ji pulls guard effortlessly.
Ji wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andolin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ji is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ji controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andolin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ji is looking for a triangle but Andolin pushes his legs off easily.
Andolin wants to stand but Ji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ji has control of Andolin's left arm, preventing Andolin from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ji is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andolin is controlling him.
Ji controlling Andolin's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolin preventing the sweep.

Ji working for a triangle but Andolin defends it easily.
Ji has control of Andolin's left arm, preventing Andolin from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolin stopping the sweep attempt from Ji.

Ji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andolin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Andolin stands up and waves to Ji to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ji counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Let Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.

Andolin misses with a takedown attempt

and Ji counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ji.
Andolin trying to control the position.

Andolin is working an open guard so Ji takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andolin looks to clinch

and Ji counters by moving into the clinch.
Andolin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andolin is looking to control Ji's arms but Ji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andolin has his back to the cage.
Andolin connects with a knee to the head.

Andolin decides to pull guard.
Andolin trying to control the position.
Ji wants to pass the guard but Andolin is keeping the position.
Ji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andolin trying to keep a closed guard but Ji is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji tries to free his leg and advance position but Andolin is retaining full guard.
Ji postures up.
Ji looking to sit in guard and control but Andolin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ji is trying to keep Andolin in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andolin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji but Ji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Andolin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ji as Andolin shoots in.
Andolin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ji counters by moving into the clinch.
Ji wants to break free but Andolin has control.
Ji tries to break the clinch but Andolin is controlling the position.
Ji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andolin letting Ji take a breather here.
Andolin tries to land a knee to the head but Ji blocks with his arms.
Andolin throws an elbow that misses.
Ji is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andolin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ji is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ji wants a takedown.
Andolin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji smiles and moves away.
Ji lands a jab-cross combination.

Andolin is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji.
Oh Andolin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ji circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Andolin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ji follows Andolin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Let Ji!