PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese Andy (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.

Andy
vs
Andy

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Tokyo, Reese Andy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reese Andy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reese Andy preventing the sweep.
Reese Andy stops Reese Andy from standing up.
Reese Andy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Reese Andy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese Andy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese Andy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reese Andy throwing strikes but missing.

Reese Andy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese Andy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Reese Andy has his foot on Reese Andy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reese Andy works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese Andy preventing the sweep.

Reese Andy stands and steps away. Reese Andy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Reese Andy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reese Andy sprawls well initially but Reese Andy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Reese Andy seems to be working for a kimura but Reese Andy defends the submission attempt.
Reese Andy 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.
Reese Andy is trying to stand back up but Reese Andy is controlling him
Reese Andy manages to get to full guard.
Reese Andy postures up in Reese Andy's guard and throws a big left but Reese Andy blocks it.

Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese Andy striking off his back but it's not causing Reese Andy any problems.
Reese Andy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Reese Andy has his foot on Reese Andy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reese Andy works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese Andy looks gassed!

Reese Andy drops back looking for a leg! Reese Andy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reese Andy manages to kick Reese Andy off! Reese Andy jumps back into Reese Andy's guard.
Reese Andy trying to control the position.

Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Reese Andy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reese Andy is looking for a kimura here.
Reese Andy is pressing down on Reese Andy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reese Andy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Reese Andy is looking for a triangle but Reese Andy pushes his legs off easily.
Reese Andy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese Andy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese Andy is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reese Andy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese Andy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reese Andy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reese Andy's guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.
Reese Andy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reese Andy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Reese Andy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reese Andy regains half guard.
Reese Andy is looking to improve his position.
Reese Andy is pressing down on Reese Andy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reese Andy is holding on for now.

Reese Andy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reese Andy pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy passes to full mount!
Reese Andy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.

Reese Andy working for a submission but Reese Andy is keeping him at bay.
Reese Andy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reese Andy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Reese Andy has control of Reese Andy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reese Andy regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Reese Andy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reese Andy is surviving well by controlling Reese Andy's body position as best he can.
Reese Andy wants to control the pace but Reese Andy is squirming around nicely.

Reese Andy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reese Andy has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy taking shots to the head.
Reese Andy is squirming around, avoiding Reese Andy's attempts to control the action.

Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reese Andy is in all sorts of trouble here.

Reese Andy looking to secure an arm triangle but Reese Andy defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reese Andy looking for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy is having none of it.
Reese Andy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese Andy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reese Andy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reese Andy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reese Andy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reese Andy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reese Andy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reese Andy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Reese Andy gets caught flat footed, as Reese Andy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reese Andy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese Andy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese Andy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reese Andy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese Andy is one step ahead there.
Reese Andy thows a big elbow that misses.

Reese Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Reese Andy stands and steps away. Reese Andy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Reese Andy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reese Andy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reese Andy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reese Andy is breathing heavily.
Reese Andy struggling a bit here.

Reese Andy tries for a kimura but Reese Andy is defending well.
Reese Andy dodges the ground and pound from Reese Andy.
Reese Andy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reese Andy wants to free his trapped foot but Reese Andy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Reese Andy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reese Andy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reese Andy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese Andy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese Andy's back!
Reese Andy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reese Andy regains half guard.

Reese Andy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reese Andy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese Andy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reese Andy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy trying to control but Reese Andy is working from the bottom.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy advances to half guard.
Reese Andy is trying to get back to full guard.
Reese Andy moves nicely into side control.

Reese Andy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese Andy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Reese Andy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reese Andy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reese Andy is staying active underneath Reese Andy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reese Andy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Reese Andy is defending against the submission attempts here by Reese Andy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reese Andy is looking for a kimura here.

Reese Andy wants to work for an arm triangle but Reese Andy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reese Andy is looking for a sweep. Reese Andy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reese Andy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reese Andy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Reese Andy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reese Andy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reese Andy throws some wild stikes that Reese Andy manages to avoid easily.
Reese Andy regains half guard.
Reese Andy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reese Andy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reese Andy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese Andy trying to mount his opponent but Reese Andy defends it.

Reese Andy is trying to work for a kimura but Reese Andy is defending well.
Reese Andy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reese Andy pushing down on Reese Andy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reese Andy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reese Andy breaks from Reese Andy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reese Andy looking to finish with strikes here!

Reese Andy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Reese Andy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reese Andy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Reese Andy.
Reese Andy advances to mount.

Reese Andy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reese Andy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Reese Andy slips a jab and a cross from Reese Andy.

Reese Andy gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Reese Andy.

Reese Andy is rocked!
Reese Andy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reese Andy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reese Andy throws an elbow but Reese Andy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reese Andy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reese Andy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reese Andy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reese Andy is looking to advance position but Reese Andy won't allow it.

Reese Andy seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese Andy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese Andy.
Reese Andy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Reese Andy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reese Andy pulls his head out easily.
Reese Andy wants to get back to full guard.
Reese Andy moves into full guard.
Reese Andy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Reese Andy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese Andy looking for a sweep. Not yet Reese Andy, not yet.
Reese Andy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Reese Andy is working for a guillotine from mount but Reese Andy frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese Andy is looking to improve his position but Reese Andy isn't that keen on the idea.

Reese Andy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reese Andy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reese Andy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Reese Andy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reese Andy is tying to control. Reese Andy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Reese Andy seems to be looking for submissions.

Reese Andy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Reese Andy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reese Andy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Andy!