PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iimi Kalanakino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalanakino's entrance music is Tardicaca Hula Gal. A fine choice. Iimi Kalanakino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy's chin.

Kalanakino
vs
Andriamboavonjy

175 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iimi Kalanakino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalanakino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andriamboavonjy missing with a left hand there. Kalanakino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andriamboavonjy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andriamboavonjy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalanakino avoids the body shot from Andriamboavonjy.

Andriamboavonjy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Andriamboavonjy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalanakino, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalanakino is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy tries to move to full mount but Kalanakino actually manages to regain half guard.

Andriamboavonjy is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Kalanakino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kalanakino's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andriamboavonjy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalanakino is just riding it out for now. Andriamboavonjy eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andriamboavonjy trying to advance position but Kalanakino counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andriamboavonjy passes Kalanakino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to pass the guard but Kalanakino defending well.
Andriamboavonjy moves nicely into side control.
Andriamboavonjy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kalanakino!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahandry Andriamboavonjy dominated that round.
That's time! Kalanakino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Andriamboavonjy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andriamboavonjy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalanakino has time to react.
Andriamboavonjy works over Kalanakino's head and body with a nice combination.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andriamboavonjy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Andriamboavonjy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andriamboavonjy showed some decent athleticism there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanakino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andriamboavonjy passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Andriamboavonjy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kalanakino turns into him and now he's in Andriamboavonjy's guard.
Kalanakino trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andriamboavonjy wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy wants to stand but Kalanakino is controlling the position.
Kalanakino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andriamboavonjy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Andriamboavonjy is looking for a triangle but Kalanakino pushes his legs off easily.
Kalanakino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalanakino stopping the sweep attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
Kalanakino wants to pass the guard but Andriamboavonjy is keeping the position.
Kalanakino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andriamboavonjy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalanakino manages to get himself to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kalanakino manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andriamboavonjy working for a triangle but Kalanakino defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalanakino trying to control the position from guard on top but Andriamboavonjy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalanakino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalanakino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalanakino throwing shots but Andriamboavonjy is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Andriamboavonjy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalanakino scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Andriamboavonjy does no damage.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalanakino.
Kalanakino wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Andriamboavonjy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andriamboavonjy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalanakino on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalanakino's guard now, I'm sure.
Andriamboavonjy looking to pass the guard.

Kalanakino looking for a guillotine here but Andriamboavonjy defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalanakino keeping full guard, as Andriamboavonjy tries to pass.
Kalanakino wants to sweep here but Andriamboavonjy controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy passes into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to pass Kalanakino's guard but actually Kalanakino recovers to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalanakino is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalanakino is on top in guard.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Kalanakino from controlling successfully.
Kalanakino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalanakino postures up.
Iimi Kalanakino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalanakino passes into half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is controlling Kalanakino's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Well Andriamboavonjy 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy is the new welterweight champion!