PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Clausewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clausewitz comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys from Hell. David Nail has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Clausewitz
vs
Nail

184 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

The Prototype's Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinrich Clausewitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail shoots in for a takedown but Clausewitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clausewitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nail steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clausewitz. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clausewitz.
Nail looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausewitz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clausewitz thows a body shot but no joy.

Clausewitz clinches with his opponent.
Clausewitz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clausewitz lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like David Nail has been cut.
Clausewitz controlling the action here for a moment.
Clausewitz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clausewitz leaning against his opponent.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Nail in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Clausewitz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausewitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nail's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clausewitz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.
Clausewitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clausewitz scores with a kick to the body.

Clausewitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nail tries to circle away but Clausewitz has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clausewitz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Clausewitz landing knees to the body.
Nail takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clausewitz leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clausewitz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.

Clausewitz clinches up with Nail and pushes him back against the cage.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Clausewitz has Nail pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clausewitz.
Nail avoiding damage as Clausewitz throws knees to the body.

Nail turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nail manages to end up in side control.
Clausewitz sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Nail from advancing to side control.

Nail is working for a kimura but Clausewitz is defending it quite comfortably.
Clausewitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Nail from advancing to side control.

Nail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clausewitz is pressing down on Nail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Clausewitz controlling Nail's posture.

Nail postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clausewitz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nail, into his guard.
Nail can't keep his opponent in guard - Clausewitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clausewitz not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clausewitz connects with a nice short shot to Nail's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich Clausewitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Nail's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clausewitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clausewitz lands with a slapping head kick.
Nail takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clausewitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clausewitz throws a head kick that Nail semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Clausewitz drives through and clinches with Nail against the cage.
Clausewitz is stalling here.
Nail fails to pull guard.
Nail is breathing heavily.
Nail fails to pull guard.
Heinrich Clausewitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nail.
A short right from Nail.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clausewitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nail takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clausewitz.
Stalling in the clinch from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Nail in his tracks for a moment.
Clausewitz scores a nice knee to the body.
Clausewitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nail lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nail has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clausewitz.
Come on Clausewitz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow.
Nail taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Clausewitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Clausewitz.
Nail tries to pull guard but Clausewitz won't allow it.
Clausewitz stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clausewitz.
Clausewitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clausewitz lands a front kick.
David Nail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nail on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nail has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clausewitz.
Clausewitz lands a head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nail crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clausewitz - the referee stops the clock and Nail gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clausewitz. Nail manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clausewitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nail can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nail has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clausewitz.
A head kick from Clausewitz lands but Nail takes it in his stride.
Clausewitz is looking to slow Nail down with leg kicks.

Clausewitz rushes Nail and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clausewitz just leaning against Nail, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Clausewitz.

Nail pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clausewitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clausewitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nail looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clausewitz passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clausewitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich Clausewitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Nail's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nail shoots in for a takedown but Clausewitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heinrich Clausewitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clausewitz moves into the clinch.
Nail takes an elbow to the temple.
Clausewitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nail lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clausewitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clausewitz lands a damaging elbow.
Nail wants to break free but Clausewitz has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Nail 's eye.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Nail 's eye.
Clausewitz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clausewitz stalling.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside that Nail shrugs off.
Clausewitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clausewitz has Nail pressed against the cage.
Nail goes for a takedown attempt but Clausewitz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Clausewitz has managed to clinch.
Clausewitz crunches a lovely knee into Nail's ribcage.
Nail letting Clausewitz take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Nail takes an elbow to the temple.
Clausewitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nail is defending well for now.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside that Nail shrugs off.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heinrich Clausewitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nail.
Nail jumps guard but Clausewitz stands there with Nail around his waist. Nail gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nail being controlled against the cage.
Clausewitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clausewitz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Nail in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz stalling.
Nail takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clausewitz has him pressed against the cage.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Clausewitz to work.
Heinrich Clausewitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clausewitz landing knees to the body.
Clausewitz scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Clausewitz.
Nail changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clausewitz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nail sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Clausewitz clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz stalling in the clinch.
Nail avoiding damage as Clausewitz throws knees to the body.
Clausewitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Nail avoids the damage to the body.
Clausewitz lands a damaging elbow.
Clausewitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nail up against the cage.
Nail has Clausewitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clausewitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clausewitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nail.
Clausewitz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nail up against the cage.
Clausewitz lands a damaging elbow.

Nail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clausewitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clausewitz lands with a nice body kick.
David Nail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Clausewitz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Clausewitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clausewitz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Clausewitz!