PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beast - Tech N9ne. Jean-Louis Andre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andre
vs
Guerra

172 cm
24
153 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
9 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Guerra as he checks the leg kick.
Guerra digs a good body shot into Andre's ribs.
Andre needs to keep his hands up - Guerra had a free shot at his head there.
Andre throws out a loose jab but Guerra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerra throws a predictable looking body shot

and Andre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guerra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Andre tries to pass.
Andre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andre being controlled here momentarily.
Andre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerra's head.
Guerra looking to control.
Andre throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andre's guard. Nice move by Guerra!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre can't keep his opponent in guard - Guerra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Andre looking for submissions off his back.

Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Andre is looking for a sweep. Guerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerra is controlling the pace.

Andre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra blocks the strikes from Andre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andre looking for submissions off his back.

Andre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerra pulls his head out easily.
Guerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Guerra has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andre misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Andre with the active half guard here but Guerra passes nicely into side control.
Guerra trying to control the position but Andre is working away.
Andre is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean-Louis Andre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guerra thuds a left hand into Andre's body.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra catches Andre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andre throws a body punch but Guerra moves out of range.
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Guerra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra misses with an uppercut.
Andre looks to land a left hand but Guerra moved out of range nicely.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Andre misses with a lunging right hand
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Andre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Andre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guerra, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Guerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andre takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Andre throws a sloppy head kick and Guerra moves out of range easily.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Andre is just out of range.
Guerra cracks Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andre swings for the body but Guerra moves out of range.
Andre works the jab nicely.
Inigo Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Guerra - just one landing.
Guerra stuns Andre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guerra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Guerra counters with a right hand to the body.
Andre lands with an uppercut that bounces Guerra off the cage and back into range.
Guerra misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guerra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andre rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Andre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guerra thumps Andre with a low kick.
Andre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Andre tries a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerra. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andre.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Andre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guerra can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a good cross that connects.
Andre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guerra under the eye.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerra.
Andre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guerra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inigo Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra throws a series of strikes that have Andre backpedaling.

Andre is rocked!
Guerra scores with a jab. Andre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerra takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Guerra throws a big shot that misses.
Andre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerra misses with a double jab.
Andre seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
Guerra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
Andre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
Andre avoids the body shot from Guerra.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guerra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerra lands a two punch combo.
Guerra slaps away a takedown attempt from Andre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andre somewhat.
Andre looks to land a combination but Guerra avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Guerra wants to clinch.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Andre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Andre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andre throwing shots but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Andre is thwarting Guerra's attempts to control the position.

Andre is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.
Andre is keen to just control but Guerra is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andre throws a big right hand that misses.
Andre throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra 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.

Andre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guerra escapes and throws Andre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andre manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Guerra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jean-Louis Andre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Andre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guerra defends it easily.
Guerra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Inigo Guerra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guerra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Guerra throws a leg kick that is checked

and Andre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guerra won't be happy with that.
Guerra is looking to reverse the position.
Andre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.

Andre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra being controlled for a moment.
Guerra is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean-Louis Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean-Louis Andre!
Jean-Louis Andre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.