PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mark Nathaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juice Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniels comes into the arena with I Want To Get Away - Lenny Kravitz blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mark Nathaniels
vs
Stain

194 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
28
255 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mark Nathaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juice Stain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nathaniels shoots for a takedown but Stain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nathaniels throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Stain.
Big Mark Nathaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nathaniels scores with a takedown into Stain's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathaniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Stain has wrist control.
Stain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nathaniels.
Nathaniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stain is looking to stand up but Nathaniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Nathaniels lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Nathaniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Stain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nathaniels won't allow Stain to get back to his feet.
Nathaniels with a nice head shot there.
Nathaniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nathaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Stain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stain swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stain wants a takedown but no success here.
Stain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathaniels prevents it.
Nathaniels misses with the head strike.

Nathaniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nathaniels fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels shoots and misses
and Stain counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mark Nathaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nathaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathaniels is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Nathaniels.
Nathaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathaniels fails with the takedown

and Stain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stain.
Nathaniels working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nathaniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain wants a takedown.
Nathaniels goes for a takedown attempt but Stain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stain works over Nathaniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Nathaniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stain swivels and escapes.
Nathaniels misses with an uppercut
and Stain counters with a series of strikes. Nathaniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nathaniels shoots and misses

and Stain counters with a single leg into guard. Nathaniels didn't expect that.
Stain is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stain controlling from the top position.

Stain stands and steps away. Nathaniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathaniels has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juice Stain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big Mark Nathaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nathaniels with a poor takedown
and Stain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown
and Stain counters with a left and a right that stings Nathaniels.
Stain misses with the combination.
Stain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown

and Stain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mark Nathaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Stain throwing strikes from guard but Nathaniels blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathaniels keeping full guard, as Stain tries to pass.
Stain sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Juice Stain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stain slips a jab and a cross from Nathaniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels looks to land a combination but Stain avoids it well.

Stain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nathaniels sprawls well initially but Stain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Stain is trying to work for a kimura but Nathaniels is defending well.
Stain slows the pace down in half guard.
Stain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juice Stain.
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stain counters with a series of strikes. Nathaniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nathaniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathaniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Stain has closed the distance and engaged Nathaniels in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathaniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nathaniels can't break the clinch.
Stain lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stain lands with a short shot to the head.

Stain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stain scores with a nice right hand.
Nathaniels moves forwards but Stain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nathaniels has his takedown stuffed

and Stain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stain.

Stain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stain working the ground and pound but Nathaniels is defending the strikes.
Stain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juice Stain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stain moves into range and clinches up with Nathaniels.
Nathaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nathaniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stain is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Stain.
Nathaniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Stain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathaniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mark Nathaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juice Stain.
Nathaniels tries for a takedown but Stain manages to get underhooks.
Stain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathaniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nathaniels is trying to break the clinch but Stain has him pressed against the cage.
Nathaniels tries to pull guard but Stain won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels misses with a punch on the inside.

Stain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stain throwing shots but Nathaniels is blocking nicely.

Stain is looking for a kimura but Nathaniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stain to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Stain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Juice Stain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stain is looking to clinch.
Nathaniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Stain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nathaniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathaniels misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain lands a jab to the nose.
Juice Stain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathaniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nathaniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stain throws a combination. Nathaniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Big Mark Nathaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stain throws a head kick that misses.
Nathaniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathaniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Stain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stain.
Stain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stain throws a series of strikes that have Nathaniels backpedaling.

Stain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stain throwing shots but Nathaniels is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stain is taking a breather. Nathaniels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juice Stain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juice Stain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stain 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Stain!