PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Starikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Louis Andre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Louis Andre
vs
Starikov

172 cm
18
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Starikov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starikov throws a head kick that misses.
Andre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Andre.
Starikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Starikov scores with a head kick.
Starikov lands a high kick!
A head kick from Starikov lands but Andre takes it in his stride.
Starikov is looking to clinch.
Andre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andre blocks a head kick by Starikov.
A jab lands there for Andre.
Starikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andre shoots in for a double leg but Starikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Starikov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Starikov working hard to break the clinch.
Starikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Andre.
Starikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Andre has double underhooks.

Starikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starikov throws a sloppy head kick and Andre moves out of range easily.

Starikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andre, pushing him back against the cage.
Starikov tries to break the clinch but Andre is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Starikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starikov checks a low kick from Andre.
Andre tries to score with a low kick but Starikov moves his leg out of the way.
Andre misses with a straight left.
Andre keeps the fight on the outside.
Starikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre throws a looping overhand right but Starikov ducks down to avoid it.
Starikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starikov wants to clinch.
Andre swats away the attempt to clinch by Starikov.
Starikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Andre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starikov is trying to defend but Andre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andre is trying to control. Starikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre wants to pass the guard but Starikov is defending well.

Andre is working for a kimura but Starikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Starikov pushes Andre off looking to stand but Andre dives back in and keeps control.

Andre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starikov pushes Andre off looking to stand but Andre dives back in and keeps control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andre prevents Starikov from standing back up.
Andre wants to take a breather but Starikov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andre is pressing down on Starikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starikov is holding on for now.

Andre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starikov is just riding it out for now. Andre eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Starikov kicks off Andre and gets to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Starikov.
Andre takes a swing at Starikov's ribcage but misses.

Andre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starikov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andre 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.
Starikov is looking to stand up but Andre isn't so interested in that idea.
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Starikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Starikov kicks Andre off and gets to his feet.
Anton Starikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starikov throws a combination. Andre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Starikov looks winded!
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre tries to land a leg kick but Starikov saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Starikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Starikov avoids the body shot from Andre.
Starikov connects with a crisp jab.
Starikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Starikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andre.
Andre throws a leg kick but Starikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starikov tries to clinch up but Andre circles away and keeps his distance.
Andre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starikov checks a leg kick.
Andre misses with a hook.
Andre looks to land a body kick but Starikov moved away.
Starikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Andre.
Starikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andre slips under a jab.
Starikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Andre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov is looking to clinch.
Starikov tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre misses the shot to the body.
Andre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starikov but Starikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starikov throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Starikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andre.

Andre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Starikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andre is in Starikov's guard.
Andre wants to control from the top but Starikov keeps moving.
Andre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Starikov pushes Andre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Starikov moves away from the strike by Andre.
Starikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starikov throws a sloppy head kick and Andre moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starikov wants to clinch up but Andre keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre swinging wildly here.
Starikov slips a jab from Andre.
Starikov dips to his left and cracks Andre with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre shoots in for a takedown but Starikov shows good takedown defense.
Nice body kick there by Starikov.
Starikov connects with a high kick.
Anton Starikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starikov is breathing heavily.
Andre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Starikov's head backwards.
Andre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andre somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Louis Andre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andre jabs Starikov right on the nose. Starikov blinks but takes it well.
Starikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Andre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starikov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre misses with a straight left.
Andre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starikov swivels and escapes.
Andre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Andre misses.

Starikov closes the distance and pushes Andre back into the cage.
Andre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starikov walks away with a smile on his face. Andre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Starikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Starikov lands a head kick!
Starikov tries to clinch up
and Andre counters with a stiff right hand.
Starikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andre circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre shoots in looking for a takedown but Starikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andre avoids the head kick by Starikov.
Andre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starikov is not content to let Andre control the position.

Starikov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starikov tries to clinch up.
Starikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Starikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andre keeps the fight on the outside.
Andre looks to land a left hand but Starikov moved out of range nicely.

Andre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andre working the ground and pound but Starikov is defending the strikes.
Andre landing strikes.
Andre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Starikov is trying to buck Andre off.
Andre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Andre is trying to get an arm triangle but Starikov is defending well.
Andre tries to move to mount but Starikov blocks the move with his legs.
Starikov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andre is controlling him well.
Andre tries to score with some ground and pound. Starikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andre wants to control but Starikov is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Starikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Andre is trying to get an arm triangle but Starikov is defending well.
Andre misses with the ground and pound.

Andre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Andre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Starikov wants to get back to his feet.

Andre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starikov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andre is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to advance to mount but Starikov denies him.
Andre throws a strike aimed at the side of Starikov's head but Starikov avoids it well.
Starikov is trying to buck Andre off.
Andre controls the position from side control.
Andre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starikov for as long as he can get away with.
Starikov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jean Louis Andre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Andre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Starikov pushes Andre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Starikov taking a bit of punishment here - Andre scoring with strikes.
Andre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starikov keeps working.

Andre tries for a kimura but Starikov is defending well.
Andre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starikov is avoiding damage well.
Andre wants to control but Starikov is keeping him busy.
Andre prevents Starikov from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starikov is not content to let Andre control the position.
Andre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Starikov prevents Andre from moving into mount.
Starikov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Starikov down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre tries to advance to mount but Starikov denies him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre lands an elbow.
Jean Louis Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Starikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starikov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andre has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Louis Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Starikov!
A very excited looking Anton Starikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.