PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nadeem Andersen (ranked 4419 p4p, 3885 weight class) and De Fagut (ranked 424 p4p, 397 weight class). Andersen comes to the cage accompanied by A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Fagut has chosen coffin black guys as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Andersen
vs
Fagut

178 cm
22
155
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
155
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, De Fagut!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fagut rushes Andersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Andersen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fagut avoids the elbow strike from Andersen, against the cage.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Fagut is trying to trip Andersen. He has hold of a leg but Andersen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fagut persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fagut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Fagut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fagut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is looking to stand up but Fagut isn't so interested in that idea.

Fagut 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to stand up but Fagut is controlling him.
Andersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Fagut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fagut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagut passes to side control.

Fagut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersen is trying to buck Fagut off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fagut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fagut tries for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.

Andersen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fagut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like De Fagut has been cut.
Fagut misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fagut shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fagut. Fagut gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut looks winded!
Andersen throws a right hand that Fagut ducks under and follows up with a left that Fagut also avoids with ease.
Andersen throws a nice looking combination but Fagut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersen sizes up Fagut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nadeem Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fagut is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fagut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen scores with a one two! Fagut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fagut with the counter takedown but Andersen avoids it easily.
No joy there for Andersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Fagut tries to counter it with a takedown but Andersen pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Andersen rushes Fagut and presses him up against the cage.
Andersen is trying to force a seperation but Fagut has the dominant position.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but Andersen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but Andersen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fagut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
Fagut fails to land with a series of punches.

Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagut, pushing him back against the cage.
Fagut keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Andersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling him.
Fagut goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersen prevents it.
Andersen lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fagut avoids it.
Andersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to force a seperation but Fagut has the dominant position.

Andersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fagut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fagut is breathing heavily.
Andersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Andersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to break free.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen tries to circle away but Fagut has him pinned against the cage.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to break free but Fagut has control.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andersen to keep the fight standing.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut prevents Andersen from breaking the clinch.
Fagut fails to pull guard.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Fagut has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Andersen.
A frustrated look appears on Andersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fagut has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Fagut pulls Andersen into guard.

Andersen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andersen lands with a nice combination. Fagut backs away looking to recover.

That has opened up De Fagut's cut even more.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fagut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fagut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andersen throws a good cross that connects.

Andersen has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersen feints a jab promting Fagut to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fagut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Andersen closes the distance and clinches.

Fagut pulls guard.

Andersen stands and steps away. Fagut gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fagut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fagut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersen pinned against the cage. Andersen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Fagut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Andersen drops Fagut with a right and a left! Andersen comes rushing in but Fagut regains his composure and manages to keep Andersen in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagut is working an open guard so Andersen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fagut can do to turn this around?
Andersen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Fagut is rocked!
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersen looks to land a combination but Fagut avoids it well.
Fagut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fagut tries to clinch up.
Andersen cracks Fagut with a right hand to the side of the head.

The cut above De Fagut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Andersen drops Fagut with a right and a left! Andersen comes rushing in but Fagut regains his composure and manages to keep Andersen in guard.
Fagut is still in real trouble! Can Andersen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fagut has a closed guard, preventing Andersen from standing up.

Andersen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andersen tests Fagut's chin there with a solid looking shot.

De Fagut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Fagut avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersen moves into the clinch.
Fagut seems to have recovered his senses.
Fagut has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Fagut has double underhooks.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fagut keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Fagut jumps guard but Andersen stands there with Fagut around his waist. Fagut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fagut fails to pull guard.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen holds him up against the cage and eventually Fagut drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Fagut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersen smiles and moves away.

Andersen moves into the clinch.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Fagut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nadeem Andersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andersen lands a two punch combo.

Andersen closes the distance and pushes Fagut back into the cage.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Fagut prevents Andersen from breaking the clinch.

Fagut decides to pull guard.

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

Andersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fagut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andersen has managed to get both his arms back between Fagut's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Andersen stands up and waves to Fagut to follow him.
A right-left combo lands from Andersen.

Andersen moves into range and clinches up with Fagut.

Andersen breaks the clinch.
Fagut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at De Fagut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Nadeem Andersen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The King of the division is here to stay, nobody will take this belt off me,fellow 145ers, be prepared to lose your cognitive abilities, cause you will have to take a big amount of punishment if you ever step inside the octagon with me. Harvey, I just beat your protegee's ass, get me my paycheck now'.
The defeated De Fagut had this to say: 'Ill cuddle his dad'.