PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pasano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Night Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pasano
vs
Night Night

185 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Pasano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Night Night!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night Night ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasano moves away.
Night Night misses with a looping right.
Night Night tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pasano was well out of range. Poor timing from Night Night.
Pasano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pasano slips under a jab.
Night Night lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Jon Pasano has been cut.
Night Night throws a nice looking combination but Pasano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pasano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Night Night's waist but Night Night gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pasano off to one side.

Night Night scores with a takedown into Pasano's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasano looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasano, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Night Night postures up.
Pasano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pasano tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasano keeping moving, preventing Night Night from controlling successfully.
Night Night working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pasano keeping full guard, as Night Night tries to pass.
Night Night missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Night Night slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Night Night throws and elbow that misses. Pasano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Night Night's guard. Nice move by Pasano!
Pasano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Night Night swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Night Night misses with an uppercut.
Pasano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Night Night on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Night Night there.
Night Night throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pasano.
Pasano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Night Night.
Night Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Pasano.
Night Night fails with the takedown

and Pasano counters by moving into the clinch.
Pasano is working for takedown but Night Night is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pasano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasano has Night Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasano has Night Night pressed against the cage, preventing Night Night from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Night Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Night Night lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Night Night pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Pasano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Night Night throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pasano.

Pasano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Night Night tries to circle away but Pasano has him pinned against the cage.
Night Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night Night lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Night Night is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Night Night tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pasano keeps control of Night Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Night Night wants to get back to striking at distance but Pasano won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Night Night dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pasano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Night Night shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pasano counters with a single leg into guard. Night Night didn't expect that.
Pasano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pasano trying to control the position from guard on top but Night Night is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Night Night's head.
Pasano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pasano throws and elbow that misses. Night Night uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pasano's guard. Nice move by Night Night!
Pasano pulls Night Night in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Night Night is one step ahead there.
Night Night stays in close to Pasano's body and controls the position.

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.
Pasano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Night Nightis looking to pass into half guard but Pasano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pasano is in guard.
Pasano landing some decent shots from guard.
Night Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pasano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pasano postures up in Night Night's guard and throws a big left but Night Night blocks it.
Night Night wants to get back to his feet but Pasano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasano trying to control the position from guard on top but Night Night is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pasano wants to pass the guard but Night Night is keeping the position.
Night Night wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pasano misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Night Night dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Night Night swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Night Night throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pasano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Night Night scores with a hook to the body. Pasano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Night Night.
Night Night scores with a nice strike.

Jon Pasano's cut is getting worse.
Pasano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Night Night feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pasano sprawling to the canvas! Pasano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Night Night finish him?!

Pasano is rocked!

Jon Pasano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Night Night throws a lazy head kick
and Pasano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Pasano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Night Night connects with the perfect overhand right and Pasano falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Night Night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Night Night!