PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stachowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Andres is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stachowski
vs
Andres

190 cm
22
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stachowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Andres!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stachowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andres is looking to stand up but Stachowski isn't so interested in that idea.

Stachowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andres!
Stachowski holding on.
Stachowski trying to control but Andres flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Andres throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Andres lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stachowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andres avoids the attempt from Stachowski to control.
Stachowski suckers Andres into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Stachowski is now in Andres's guard!
Stachowski trying to move into half guard but instead Andres has managed to sweep!
Stachowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stachowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andres thows a big elbow that misses.
Stachowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.
Stachowski is looking to stand up but Andres isn't so interested in that idea.
Stachowski is breathing heavily.
Andres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stachowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stachowski tries to get out of the position.
Andres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andres trying to control but Stachowski is working from the bottom.
Andres throwing strikes from guard but Stachowski blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres throwing strikes but missing.
Andres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.
Andres postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stachowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Andres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stachowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stachowski wants to get back to his feet but Andres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andres is in close to Stachowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Andres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andres scores with a takedown into Stachowski's guard.
Andres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stachowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stachowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stachowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andres wants to pass the guard but Stachowski is keeping the position.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andres passes Stachowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stachowski tries to get to full guard but Andres has control of the leg.
Stachowski tries to kick Andres off but Andres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Andres is working for a kimura but Stachowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Andres prevents Stachowski from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stachowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stachowski tries to roll over but Andres keeps him under control.

Andres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Andres is working for a submission of some sort.
Andres works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stachowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andres connects with a decent elbow.
Stachowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andres lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stachowski down.
Andres scores with punches from side control.
Andres tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andres working the ground and pound.

Andres tries for a kimura but Stachowski is defending well.
Stachowski tries to escape but Andres is in control.

Andres is trying to get an arm triangle but Stachowski is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stachowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Andres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stachowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stachowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stachowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andres wants to try and get back to his feet.

Stachowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Andres is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Andres and Stachowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Stachowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stachowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andres prevents Stachowski from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Stachowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stachowski wants to control for a moment but Andres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stachowski throwing shots but Andres is blocking nicely.

Stachowski is looking for a kimura but Andres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stachowski to get the leverage.

Stachowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Stachowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Andres is staying active underneath Stachowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andres is trying to stand up here but Stachowski is controlling him well.

Stachowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Stachowski is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Andres as he works his way to full guard.
Stachowski looking to sit in guard and control but Andres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres 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.
Andres lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stachowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andres.
Kim Andres has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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.
Andres throws a big right hand that misses.
Andres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andres throwing strikes from guard but Stachowski blocks nicely.
Stachowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andres.
Paul Stachowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim Andres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andres 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Andres.
Well Andres 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Andres!