PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Prodigy - Thunder. Damien Demented is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nansen
vs
Demented

176 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented misses with the combination.
Demented lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

A head kick lands from Demented that sends Nansen to the canvas. Nansen tries to scramble back to his feet but Demented brings him back down into side control.

Nansen is rocked!
Nansen is trying to escape the position but Demented is controlling the position.
Nansen is looking for a sweep.
Nansen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nansen tries to bench press Demented off him but Demented keeps the position.
Demented wants to control but Nansen is keeping him busy.

Demented stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nansen has Demented pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demented looks to land a combination but Nansen avoids it well.
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nansen counters with a takedown into side control.

Nansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Demented is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Demented is looking to escape.
Demented is trying is best to control the position here.
Demented is trying to get back to full guard.
Demented is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Demented is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demented keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demented swings for the body but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen digs a good body shot into Demented's ribs.
Demented swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demented pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demented looks gassed!
Demented throws a head kick that misses
and Nansen counters with a nice body kick.

Nansen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nansen lands in his opponent's guard.
Nansen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nansen throwing strikes from guard but Demented blocks nicely.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demented is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen content to stall in guard here.
Nansen cracks Demented with a solid left hand.
Nansen prevents Demented from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Demented throws a series of punches but Nansen moves out of range.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nansen as he connects with a hook.
Nansen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Nansen.
Demented fails to land with a series of punches.
Demented falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nansen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demented thinking.
Demented throws a lazy head kick

and Nansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demented is not content to let Nansen control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demented is just riding it out for now. Nansen eventually gives up the hold.
Nansen prevents Demented from standing back up.
Demented trying to control from the bottom.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Demented is defending the position.
Nansen prevents Demented from standing back up.

Nansen is trying to work for a kimura but Demented is defending well.

Nansen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demented doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nansen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demented keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Nansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demented.
Demented throws a lazy head kick

and Nansen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nansen.
Demented wants to stand and escape but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen thows a big elbow that misses.
Demented pulls Nansen in to control the position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nansen passes Demented's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Demented manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nansen counters with a left and a right that stings Demented.
Tor Nansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nansen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demented.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Demented as Nansen shoots in.

Nansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nansen passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented is trying to stand up.
Demented tries to hold on but Nansen postures up.
Tor Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demented wants to get back to his feet.
Demented regains half guard.
Demented trying to hold on to Nansen's head to control him but Nansen postures up.
Demented is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Demented is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demented is trying to control but can't.
Demented tries to kick Nansen off but Nansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nansen is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demented trying to control but Nansen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demented tries to land a front kick but Nansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demented takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nansen throws a hook but Demented blocks it.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demented.

Nansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demented.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen cracks Demented with a nice body shot.
Demented tries to break the clinch but Nansen is controlling the position.
Nansen trying to land knees to the body.
Nansen tries to pull guard but Demented won't allow it.

Demented breaks from the clinch.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen blocks a head kick by Demented.
Nansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demented misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Damien Demented is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demented misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Demented is just out of range.
Demented goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nansen lands a with a good body shot.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demented swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Nansen tries to clinch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented lands with an uppercut that bounces Nansen off the cage and back into rage.
Nansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Demented misses with a head kick.
Demented has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Tor Nansen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Demented misses with a straight right.
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nansen, as that shot connected.
Demented throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen slow jab from Demented misses its intended target.

Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demented looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demented is trying to get back to half guard.

Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demented knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Nansen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Demented rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nansen's guard! Nice work there by Demented!
Nansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demented takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen has a closed guard, preventing Demented from standing up.

Nansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demented gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demented wants to stand but Nansen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nansen keeping moving, preventing Demented from controlling successfully.

Nansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demented doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demented manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demented is looking to stand up but Nansen won't let him.

Nansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nansen is trying to hold Demented in close to prevent damage but Demented has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nansen!
Demented controlling his opponent.
Demented prevents Nansen from getting the reversal.
Demented controlling from mount.
Nansen tries to reverse the position but Demented maintains control.
Nansen is working hard here to advance position.
Demented tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nansen working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Nansen is trying desperately to improve position.
Demented tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Demented looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demented trying to control but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Demented trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Damien Demented just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nansen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demented throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damien Demented seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Nansen.
Demented throws a lazy uppercut
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demented throws an off balance right hand

and Nansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Demented's guard.
Nansen lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demented holds on and takes a little breather.
Nansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demented swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demented is pulling down on Nansen's head to control his posture.
Demented's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Nansen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Demented misses
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nansen throws a good cross that connects.
Nansen fails to land the takedown.
Demented keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nansen.
Some wild striking there from Demented.
Nansen slips a jab and a cross from Demented.

Nansen shoots in and bounces Demented off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demented is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nansen slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented controlling the position well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Demented wants to get back to his feet.
Demented is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demented defending well though.
Nansen is taking a breather. Demented says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Nansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Demented is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demented pushes Nansen off looking to stand but Nansen dives back in and keeps control.

Demented is defending against the submission attempts here by Nansen.
Demented is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nansen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Demented!

Demented defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nansen.
Demented is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nansen wants to control the pace but Demented is squirming around nicely.

Nansen looking to secure an arm triangle but Demented defends it well.
Demented holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nansen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nansen avoids the attempt from Demented to control.
Demented is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nansen looking to control but Demented is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Nansen has control of Demented's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demented regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demented tries to hold on but Nansen postures up.

Nansen working for a guillotine from mount but Demented is in no mood to give up.

Nansen is working for a guillotine from mount but Demented frees his head quite easily.
Nansen works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nansen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Demented knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Demented for a finish.
Nansen is trying to stick to Demented's back but Demented is turning into Nansen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nansen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Demented.
Demented trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nansen's guard.
Demented is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demented would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demented manages to get himself to full guard.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Demented wants to stand and escape but Nansen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Nansen had his way with Damien Demented in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Demented throws a sloppy body shot
and Nansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demented.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demented.
Demented throws a nice head kick!
Nansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demented goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Demented shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nansen as he avoids it easily.
Demented has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nansen misses with a low kick as Demented jumps back.
Demented misses with the combination.
Nansen keeps Demented at a distance using the push kick.
Demented throws a poor cross that misses

and Nansen counters with a single leg into guard. Demented didn't expect that.

Nansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nansen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Demented is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nansen, into his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nansen is working an open guard so Demented takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented moves forwards but Nansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.

Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demented looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demented tries to improve position but can't.
Nansen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Demented is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Nansen tries for a kimura but Demented is defending well.
Demented pushes Nansen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nansen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demented tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Demented's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demented lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick by Demented misses
and Nansen counters with a body kick.
Nansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demented moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demented jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demented keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Demented misses

and Nansen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nansen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nansen advances to half guard.

Nansen seems to be working for a kimura but Demented defends the submission attempt.
Demented moves into full guard.
Demented is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nansen is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Demented is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demented seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demented is keeping the position for now.
Nansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demented is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Demented is looking to reverse the position.

Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demented knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demented is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demented takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demented wants to get back to his feet but Nansen drags him back down.
Nansen working the ground and pound.

Nansen has hold of Demented's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Demented seems comfortable defending it but Nansen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Demented is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Demented is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nansen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tor Nansen!
Tor Nansen retains his lightweight title!