PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Ole Dick Twist (ranked 3529 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Daniyar Nurbolatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Dick Twist
vs
Nurbolatov

184 cm
21
170
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
179
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Ole Dick Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dick Twist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dick Twist seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurbolatov for as long as he can get away with.

Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Dick Twist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

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

Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick Twist defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick Twist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick Twist chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick Twist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick Twist cracks Nurbolatov with a solid left hand.

Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick Twist is aware though and is defending well.
Nurbolatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dick Twist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dick Twist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist drops an elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick Twist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dick Twist's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Dick Twist has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Dick Twist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick Twist trying to mount his opponent but Nurbolatov defends it.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dick Twist is nestled in close to Nurbolatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurbolatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Dick Twist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dick Twist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dick Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick Twist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dick Twist postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Dick Twist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dick Twist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ole Dick Twist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nurbolatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick Twist avoids it really well and circles away.

Dick Twist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurbolatov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick Twist is in Nurbolatov's guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick Twist connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick Twist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick Twist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Dick Twist is proving a slippery customer.
Dick Twist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurbolatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick Twist connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick Twist postures up and lands a big shot to Nurbolatov's brow.
The Ole Dick Twist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick Twist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick Twist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick Twist preventing the sweep.

Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick Twist defends well.

Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Dick Twist defends it easily.
Dick Twist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick Twist is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick Twist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dick Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dick Twist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick Twist scoring with punches to the head and body.

Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick Twist controls the pace.
Dick Twist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound.

Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Dick Twist pushes his legs off easily.
Dick Twist is stalling in the full guard.
Dick Twist is in close to Nurbolatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick Twist wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Dick Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick Twist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Dick Twist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick Twist trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Dick Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now.

Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick Twist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick Twist landing with the ground and pound.
Dick Twist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ole Dick Twist dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Nurbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Dick Twist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurbolatov did well to prevent Dick Twist getting side control.
Dick Twist content to control rather than advance.

Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Dick Twist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Dick Twist is pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurbolatov is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick Twist lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Well, if Dick Twist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Dick Twist's head to control him but Dick Twist postures up.

Dick Twist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurbolatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick Twist.
Dick Twist content to control rather than advance.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick Twist is controlling the pace.
Nurbolatov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick Twist is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick Twist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.

Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov is trying to keep Dick Twist in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick Twist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Ole Dick Twist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Dick Twist postures up.

Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Dick Twist pushes his legs off easily.
Dick Twist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nurbolatov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dick Twist has picked Nurbolatov up and slammed him! Nurbolatov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dick Twist manages to pass to side control!
Nurbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dick Twist lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nurbolatov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dick Twist takes a little break here. Nurbolatov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep.
Nurbolatov taking a bit of punishment here - Dick Twist scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Dick Twist politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dick Twist prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dick Twist lands a nice forearm strike.
Dick Twist is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurbolatov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurbolatov is trying to control Dick Twist's posture but Dick Twist avoids it.
Dick Twist controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick Twist landing a few strikes.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain half guard here but Dick Twist keeps moving and retains side control.
Dick Twist is staying tight to Nurbolatov's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Ole Dick Twist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dick Twist 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Ole Dick Twist!