PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

NcDemomnd
vs
Andersen

170 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reeve NcDemomnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NcDemomnd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. NcDemomnd is in Andersen's guard.

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NcDemomnd is aware though and is defending well.
Andersen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
NcDemomnd wants to pass the guard but Andersen is keeping the position.

NcDemomnd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NcDemomnd has managed to get both his arms back between Andersen's legs - danger averted.

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

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

Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

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

NcDemomnd 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NcDemomnd is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and NcDemomnd defends well.
NcDemomnd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.
NcDemomnd is breathing heavily.

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

Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Andersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NcDemomnd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NcDemomnd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Andersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

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

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

Andersen looking for a guillotine here but NcDemomnd defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Andersen dominated that round.
That's time! NcDemomnd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersen.
Horrible takedown by Andersen or perhaps it was just good defense by NcDemomnd which made him look bad.

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

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

NcDemomnd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Andersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NcDemomnd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NcDemomnd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NcDemomnd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and NcDemomnd defends it well.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NcDemomnd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersen pulls his head out easily.

NcDemomnd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but NcDemomnd defends the submission attempt.

Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NcDemomnd has managed to free his arm - good work.
NcDemomnd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen.
Andersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.
NcDemomnd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacob Andersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.

NcDemomnd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NcDemomnd has managed to free his arm - good work.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! NcDemomnd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Andersen!
In his post fight interview, Jacob Andersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.