PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nadeem Andersen (ranked 5154 p4p, 4945 weight class) and Haywood Jablomi (ranked 434 p4p, 423 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.

Andersen
vs
Jablomi

178 cm
22
155
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haywood Jablomi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablomi fails with the takedown
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Jablomi.

Jablomi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jablomi stops Andersen from standing up.
Jablomi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jablomi postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Jablomi tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position.
Jablomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jablomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jablomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a straight right hand.
Jablomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a nice body shot.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablomi is defended easily by Andersen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jablomi.

Andersen has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jablomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jablomi goes for a takedown attempt but Andersen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jablomi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablomi has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Jablomi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersen did well to prevent Jablomi getting side control.
Andersen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Jablomi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jablomi stops Andersen from getting back to his feet.

Andersen has one foot on Jablomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Jablomi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jablomi throws an elbow but Andersen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Jablomi in side control, throwing shots but Andersen defends.
Jablomi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Jablomi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jablomi'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.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jablomi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jablomi is controlling the pace.
Haywood Jablomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jablomi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andersen scores with the left hand. Jablomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Jablomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Andersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jablomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jablomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Jablomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersen counters with a left to the body.
Jablomi is breathing heavily.
Andersen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haywood Jablomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jablomi dives in and grabs Andersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersen pushes down on Jablomi's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Andersen as Jablomi shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jablomi gets a takedown into half guard.

Andersen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jablomi can do to turn this around?
Andersen digs a good body shot into Jablomi's ribs.
Jablomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Jablomi shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Andersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but Andersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jablomi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Andersen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jablomi wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jablomi has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jablomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersen prevents it.
Jablomi looking for a takedown.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Jablomi keeps him there for the moment.
Andersen tries to break free but Jablomi pushes him back against the cage.
Jablomi keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablomi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jablomi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersen after a bit of a struggle.
Jablomi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Jablomi can't get the takedown.
Andersen gets underhooks to prevent Jablomi's takedown attempt.
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi is controlling him.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jablomi has double underhooks.
Jablomi keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jablomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Jablomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jablomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersen, which made it look bad.
Andersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jablomi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andersen counters with a one-two to the body.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablomi.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jablomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jablomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andersen defends it well.
Jablomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jablomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jablomi goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen feints a jab promting Jablomi to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jablomi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jablomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jablomi closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Jablomi pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jablomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersen is fending him off so far but Jablomi persists. Nope, Andersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersen cracks Jablomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jablomi at a distance.
Andersen misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Andersen clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jablomi has double underhooks.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Andersen stops a takedown attempt from Jablomi.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Andersen has Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Jablomi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersen after a bit of a struggle.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Jablomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersen's efforts to push away.

Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jablomi takes one on the button.
Jablomi misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersen is pressed up against the cage. Jablomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andersen down to the mat. Andersen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andersen cracks Jablomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jablomi eats them both and turns towards Andersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jablomi tries for a takedown but Andersen circles away easily
and Andersen counters with a two punch combo.
Andersen is looking to clinch.

Andersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haywood Jablomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jablomi misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nadeem Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen!