PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nasri
vs
Dynamite

190 cm
21
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nasri looking to score a takedown here. Dynamite is defending well but Nasri drives through and ends up in Dynamite's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dynamite wants to stand but Nasri is controlling the position.
Nasri looking to pass the guard.
Nasri won't allow Dynamite to get back to his feet.
Nasri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dynamite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nasri postures up in Dynamite's guard and throws a big left but Dynamite blocks it.
Nasri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasri controlling from the top position.
Dynamite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nasri won't allow Dynamite to get back to his feet.

Dynamite uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Nasri's head but Nasri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Nasri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nasri misses.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nasri shoots in but Dynamite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Nasri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasri shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Nasri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nasri slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.

Dynamite gets caught flat footed, as Nasri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasri trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is keeping the position.
Dynamite wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasri won't allow Dynamite to get back to his feet.

Dynamite has his feet on Nasri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dynamite is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasri dodges the punch combination from Dynamite.
Dynamite with a jab.

Dynamite has Nasri up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri has had enough of the clinch but Dynamite keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nasri has Dynamite pressed against the cage, preventing Dynamite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dynamite keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nasri's efforts to push away.

Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite thuds his right hand into Nasri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Dynamite dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice jab there from Dynamite.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dynamite lands a big right hand that sends Nasri crashing to the mat! Dynamite stays standing though and waves Nasri back to his feet!

Nasri is rocked!

It looks like Samir Nasri has been cut.
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!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nasri.
Nasri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Dynamite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dynamite is not content to let Nasri control the position.
Dynamite struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dynamite keeps working.
Dynamite keeps Nasri under control for a moment.
Dynamite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nasri's best efforts.
Samir Nasri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dynamite is looking to escape.
Nasri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
Nasri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dynamite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dynamite!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Dynamite with that takedown attempt.
Dynamite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasri.
Dynamite connects with the punch.
Nasri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dynamite is fending him off so far but Nasri persists. Nope, Dynamite circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
A cross from Dynamite lands.

Nasri gets caught napping as Dynamite dives in and scores a takedown. Nasri manages to retain guard.
Dynamite won't allow Nasri to get back to his feet.
Dynamite controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasri has a closed guard, preventing Dynamite from standing up.
Dynamite won't allow Nasri to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Dynamite stands up from Nasri's guard - Dynamite perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nasri takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Nasri.
Nasri lands a nice hook to Dynamite's body. Dynamite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite throws a combination that misses

and Nasri counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dynamite!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nasri throws some wild stikes that Dynamite manages to avoid easily.
Nasri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nasri avoids the attempt from Dynamite to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasri punching from mount but Dynamite doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Dynamite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samir Nasri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dynamite lunges at Nasri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nasri's hand.
Nasri avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Nasri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasri takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Dynamite sends Nasri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dynamite is motioning to the referee to let Nasri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Nasri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nasri seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasri shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.

Dynamite cracks Nasri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dynamite has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nasri to stand back up!
Dynamite dances in with a quick combination. Nasri is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dynamite snaps Nasri's head back. Nasri stumbles backwards against the cage. Dynamite steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nasri's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nasri just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kid Dynamite!