PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nagasacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Reese Andy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiro Nagasacki's chin.

Nagasacki
vs
Andy

185 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Farr's Better Treats

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Nagasacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Andy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasacki.
Andy looks gassed!
Andy with a poor takedown
and Nagasacki counters with a straight right hand.

Nagasacki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasacki wants to control from the top but Andy keeps moving.

Andy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasacki wants to get up but he can't break Andy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andy trying to control the position.
Nagasacki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andy on the ground.

Andy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasacki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasacki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasacki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagasacki trying to control but Andy is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nagasacki throws a series of punches but Andy avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nagasacki working a defensive guard here.
Andy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Andy 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.
Nagasacki pulls Andy in close to his closed guard and prevents Andy from doing any damage or advancing position.

Andy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nagasacki keeping full guard, as Andy tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasacki is on top in guard.
Andy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nagasacki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nagasacki's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andy trying to control momentarily.

Andy looking for the choke but no joy.
Nagasacki tries to escape but Andy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andy gets his hands free as Nagasacki looks to control.

Andy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Andy gets his hands free as Nagasacki looks to control.
Nagasacki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andy's guard. Nice work there by Nagasacki.

Andy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasacki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nagasacki lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nagasacki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Andy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nagasacki manages to move to mount!
Andy can't escape the position.
Nagasacki landing strikes from the mount.
Nagasacki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andy is looking to escape.
Andy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nagasacki trying to control but Andy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy is looking to improve his position but Nagasacki isn't that keen on the idea.
Andy wants to control but Nagasacki is having none of it.
Andy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andy is squirming around, avoiding Nagasacki's attempts to control the action.
Andy can't escape the position.
Nagasacki looking to control but Andy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nagasacki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nagasacki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Andy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andy won't allow Nagasacki to sweep him here.
Andy postures up.
Andy tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasacki is retaining full guard.
Andy postures up.

Andy drops back looking for a leg! Nagasacki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasacki manages to kick Andy off! Andy jumps back into Nagasacki's guard.
Andy wants to control from the top but Nagasacki keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Nagasacki.
Nagasacki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andy moves in looking to clinch but Nagasacki pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nagasacki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like Nagasacki is going to stand back up.
Nagasacki trying to control the action but Andy is working from the bottom.
Andy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andy.
Nagasacki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Andy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasacki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andy trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasacki is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andy looking to control.
Andy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasacki is controlling him.

Andy looking for a guillotine here but Nagasacki defends easily.
Nagasacki trying to control but Andy is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andy swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Nagasacki misses.

Andy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nagasacki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasacki stops Andy from getting back to his feet.
Nagasacki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasacki is working away from the top position though.
Nagasacki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andy gets back to full guard.

Andy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasacki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasacki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reese Andy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Andy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Andy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nagasacki stacks Andy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nagasacki!
Andy is pushing Nagasacki's head away, looking to escape. Nagasacki manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasacki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andy keeps working.
Andy struggling a bit here.
Nagasacki wants to control but Andy is keeping him busy.
Andy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nagasacki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Andy is looking to reverse the position.

Nagasacki decides to stand back up.
Nagasacki lands a high kick!

Andy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Andy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reese Andy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Andy has his takedown stuffed

and Nagasacki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Andy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nagasacki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nagasacki!
Andy is looking for a sweep.
Andy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nagasacki is controlling him well.
Nagasacki throws an elbow but Andy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andy gets back to half guard.
Andy is looking for a sweep. Nagasacki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasacki slows the pace down in half guard.
Andy trying to control here.
Andy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasacki wants to take a breather but Andy is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasacki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andy wants to improve his position but Nagasacki is controlling well.
Nagasacki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nagasacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasacki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagasacki's guard.
Andy passes Nagasacki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Andy is looking for a kimura here.

Andy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagasacki is looking to control Andy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagasacki avoid being mounted?

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

Andy is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagasacki is staying active underneath Andy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Andy is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasacki is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nagasacki shoots in and bounces Andy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andy controls Nagasacki momentarily but Nagasacki frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andy has his foot on Nagasacki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasacki works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagasacki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasacki cracks Andy with a solid left hand.
Andy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nagasacki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nagasacki shoots in and bounces Andy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andy is trying to control the position but Nagasacki postures up.
Andy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Andy has his foot on Nagasacki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasacki works his way back into a safe position though.
Andy wants to stand and escape but Nagasacki is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy keeping moving, preventing Nagasacki from controlling successfully.
Nagasacki is really struggling to control Andy but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Nagasacki stands up and waves to Andy to follow him.
Nagasacki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagasacki!

Andy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andy is trying to take his opponent's back.

Andy working for a submission but Nagasacki is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Nagasacki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Andy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nagasacki is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reese Andy!