PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanner Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nuts's choice of entrance music: Bananaman. Nanner Nuts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kasady
vs
Nuts

188 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nanner Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kasady instigates a clinch.
Nuts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasady.
Kasady is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuts jumps guard but Kasady stands there with Nuts around his waist. Nuts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nuts trying to control the position but instead, Kasady has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nuts into the cage.
Kasady is trying to break the clinch but Nuts has him pressed against the cage.

Nuts jumps into guard, dragging Kasady to the mat.

Nuts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kasady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nuts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kasady!
Kasady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nuts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nuts looking to ground and pound but Kasady is blocking nicely.
Nuts looking to finish with strikes here!
Nuts looking to ground and pound but Kasady is blocking nicely.
Kasady is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nuts thowing shots but they're missing.
Nuts avoids the attempt from Kasady to control.

That's two 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.
Nuts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nuts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kasady hang on?
Kasady is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nuts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nuts throws some wild stikes that Kasady manages to avoid easily.
Nuts unloading with bombs!

Nuts has control of Kasady's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kasady regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuts punching from mount but Kasady doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts working Kasady over with strikes here.
Kasady wants to hold on but Nuts pushes him away.
Nuts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kasady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuts on the ground.
Kasady avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nuts.

Kasady bucks Nuts off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nuts shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasady tries to sprawl out of it but Nuts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Nuts takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuts tries to land a knee to the head but Kasady blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuts.
Nuts tries to land a knee to the head but Kasady blocks with his arms.
Nuts looks gassed!
Nuts tries to pull guard but Kasady won't allow it.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nanner Nuts.
Nuts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasady wants to break free but Nuts has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuts.

Kasady breaks the clinch.
Kasady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nuts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasady!
Kasady throws a series of punches but Nuts moves out of range.
Nuts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nuts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasady lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasady.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Kasady does no damage.
Nanner Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nuts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Kasady has Nuts up against the cage in a clinch.

Kasady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cletus Kasady will probably get the nod.
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.

Kasady throws a series of strikes that have Nuts backpedaling.
Nuts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nuts tries to clinch but Kasady moves away

and Kasady counters by clinching up.
Kasady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasady misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasady fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nuts slips a jab and a cross from Kasady.
Decent striking displayed by Kasady there.
Nuts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuts looks to clinch
and Kasady makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasady counters with a series of strikes. Nuts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cletus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kasady clinches.
Nuts is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nuts.
Nuts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nanner Nuts.
Kasady has a couple of punches blocked by Nuts.
Kasady lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kasady pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuts tries to clinch up
and Kasady counters with a three punch combo that has Nuts backing up. Nuts nods at Kasady to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasady stalks Nuts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nuts's face. Nuts staggers backwards, shaken.
Kasady lands a slapping body shot.

Kasady closes the distance and pushes Nuts back into the cage.
Nuts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Kasady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasady lands a shoulder strike.
Kasady is trying to break free.
Kasady presses Nuts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuts looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Kasady.
Kasady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nuts tries to clinch
and Kasady counters with a series of strikes. Nuts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kasady misses with a wild combination.
Nuts shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady counters with a series of strikes. Nuts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kasady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasady scores with a three punch combo!

Nuts darts in and clinches Kasady up against the cage.
Kasady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuts backwards.
Nuts takes a shot to the head.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.

Kasady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady counters with a two punch combo.
Nuts closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kasady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasady.
Kasady has had enough of the clinch but Nuts keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasady.
Nuts goes for a takedown attempt but Kasady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nuts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasady lands a shot to the body.
Kasady lands an uppercut.

Kasady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nuts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kasady sprawls well initially but Nuts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kasady pushes Nuts off looking to stand but Nuts dives back in and keeps control.

Nuts is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts thows a huge punch but Kasady dodges it nicely.
Nuts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuts prevents Kasady from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasady defending well though.
Nuts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuts stops Kasady from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nuts has his takedown stuffed
and Kasady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady dominated that second round.
That's time! Kasady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nuts tries to clinch up

and Kasady counters by moving into the clinch.
Kasady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nuts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Kasady.
Nuts fails to pull guard.

Nuts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nuts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Nuts looking for a guillotine here but Kasady defends easily.

Nuts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kasady has picked Nuts up and slammed him! Nuts can't keep hold of the triangle and Kasady manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kasady stands up and beckons Nuts to his feet.
Kasady is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kasady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.
Kasady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nuts momentarily.
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kasady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasady.
Nuts tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasady avoids the damage to the body.
Kasady blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuts.
Nuts is working for takedown but Kasady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nanner Nuts.
Nuts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasady is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasady.

Kasady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasady lands the left hand.
Kasady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kasady lands with a nice combination. Nuts backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kasady.
Kasady throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kasady swinging wilding here.
Kasady is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nuts darts in trying to clinch
and Kasady counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.
Cletus Kasady is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasady throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Kasady both land. Nice combination.
Nuts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuts fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kasady instigates a clinch.
Nuts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasady avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuts fails to pull guard.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Kasady.

Nuts tries to keep at a distance but Kasady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nuts lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kasady breaks from the clinch.
Kasady with a nice cross.
Nuts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasady pinned against the cage. Kasady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Nuts tries to keep at a distance but Kasady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasady.
Kasady wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuts has him pressed against the cage.

Kasady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Kasady clinches up with Nuts and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasady scores with a shot to the side of Nuts's head.
Kasady pushes Nuts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nanner Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Kasady does no damage.
Nuts wants to clinch
and Kasady counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kasady counter with a right hand.
Cletus Kasady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kasady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasady, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Kasady!