PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Norris Andersson (ranked 4403 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Toshi Takahashi (ranked 191 p4p, 246 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.

Andersson
vs
Takahashi

159 cm
24
135
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
146
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norris Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andersson trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.

Takahashi is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Takahashi.
Takahashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
An elbow from Takahashi crashes against the mat.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Takahashi misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Takahashi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Andersson wants to control but Takahashi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takahashi throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andersson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takahashi.
Andersson isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takahashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andersson's legs.
Takahashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Takahashi tries to advance to mount but can't.

Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takahashi throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takahashi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Takahashi misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersson holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working the ground and pound but Andersson is defending the strikes.
Takahashi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andersson's legs.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.

Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson parries the strikes from Takahashi easily there. Takahashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andersson to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Takahashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Takahashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Takahashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Andersson's guard.

Andersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Takahashi pulls guard successfully.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Takahashi is looking for a triangle here but Andersson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is controlling the pace.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard but Andersson has mounted him!
Takahashi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Takahashi working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to control but Takahashi wriggling away.
Takahashi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Takahashi is really stuck here.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Andersson avoiding Takahashi 's attempts to control his hands.
Toshi Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson has the hooks in. Takahashi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi breaks Andersson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takahashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takahashi throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takahashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Takahashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andersson holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Takahashi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takahashi is in Andersson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Norris Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Takahashi throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Andersson blocks a jab.
As Takahashi looks to move away, Andersson throws a big counter combo but Takahashi just gets out of the way.
Takahashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Takahashi misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
As Takahashi looks to move away, Andersson throws a big counter combo but Takahashi just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Andersson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andersson throws a big counter combination but Takahashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.

Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Takahashi trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andersson passes into half guard.
Toshi Takahashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Takahashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi is trying to control but Andersson passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi seems a little lost for a moment, as Andersson dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Toshi Takahashi!

Toshi Takahashi wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.