PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nimirov
vs
AtlaSon

195 cm
32
211 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

187 cm
26
197 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AtlaSon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nimirov connects with a body shot that sends AtlaSon's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Nimirov.
Nimirov lands with an overhand left.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nimirov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nimirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
AtlaSon tries to clinch
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AtlaSon staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nimirov.
Nimirov ducks under a wild hook from AtlaSon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick which misses Nimirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nimirov tries to avoid it.

Nimirov darts in and clinches AtlaSon up against the cage.
AtlaSon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nimirov is defending well for now.
Nimirov drops down looking for an ankle pick but AtlaSon pulls his leg out and moves away.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses
and Nimirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nimirov forces AtlaSon back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on AtlaSon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
AtlaSon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nimirov backwards.
Nimirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nimirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AtlaSon effectively controlling the action here.
Nimirov tries to land a knee to the head but AtlaSon blocks with his arms.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Nimirov is blocking nicely.
Nimirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AtlaSon lands with a light punch inside.
AtlaSon scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a nice shot to the body.
AtlaSon tries a body shot but Nimirov blocks it.
A short right from AtlaSon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AtlaSon lands a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon throws a head punch that misses.
AtlaSon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nimirov's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, AtlaSon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon blocks a body shot from Nimirov.
Nimirov managing to block the knees to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon can't find room to land a body shot as Nimirov controls the action.
Nimirov tries a body shot but AtlaSon blocks it.
AtlaSon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
AtlaSon landing knees to the body.
AtlaSon cracks Nimirov with a nice body shot.
AtlaSon misses with a knee strike.
AtlaSon tries to throw a body punch but Nimirov avoids it by throwing AtlaSon back against the cage.
AtlaSon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nimirov up against the cage.
AtlaSon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimirov.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nimirov's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
AtlaSon landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimirov blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
Nimirov tries to break the clinch but AtlaSon is controlling the position.
Nimirov is working AtlaSon over against the cage.
AtlaSon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nimirov controls his hands.
AtlaSon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
AtlaSon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nimirov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. AtlaSon is defending well for now.
Nimirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

AtlaSon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nimirov at a distance.
Nimirov misses with a wild combination.
Nimirov loads up on a big right hand but AtlaSon slips the punch.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AtlaSon swings for the body but Nimirov moves out of range.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice sprawl there from AtlaSon as Nimirov shoots in.
Nimirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
AtlaSon jabs Nimirov right on the nose. Nimirov blinks but takes it well.
AtlaSon misses with a head kick.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
AtlaSon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimirov is just out of range.
Nimirov moves out of range of the leg kick from AtlaSon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from AtlaSon does no damage.
AtlaSon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
AtlaSon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
AtlaSon dodges the punch combination from Nimirov.
Nimirov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by AtlaSon.
Theo AtlaSon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick but Nimirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nimirov looks to score with a jab to the body but AtlaSon is just out of range.
AtlaSon ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
AtlaSon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as AtlaSon blocks the leg kick.
AtlaSon misses with a hook. Nimirov ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimirov.
A jab from Nimirov misses.
AtlaSon throws a combination that misses
and Nimirov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Nimirov forces AtlaSon back against the cage and clinches.
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!
AtlaSon lands a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for AtlaSon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
AtlaSon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from AtlaSon fails to land.
Nimirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
AtlaSon working aggressively here.
AtlaSon looking to slow down the pace here.
AtlaSon scores with a shoulder strike.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nimirov is defending well for now.
Nimirov is trying to maintain a safe position but AtlaSon gets an underhook and turns Nimirov into the cage.
Nimirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
AtlaSon lands with a short shot to the head.

Nimirov manages to break the clinch.
Nimirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but AtlaSon checks it well.
AtlaSon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nimirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimirov throws a big shot that misses.
AtlaSon looks to land a left hand but Nimirov moved out of range nicely.
Nimirov swings for the body but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Nimirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AtlaSon.
Nimirov throws a jab but it's blocked by AtlaSon.
Nimirov connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by AtlaSon there.
AtlaSon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AtlaSon tries to score with a low kick but Nimirov moves his leg out of the way.
AtlaSon fails to land with a series of punches.
AtlaSon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nimirov circles away quickly and effectively.
AtlaSon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
AtlaSon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimirov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
AtlaSon connects with a solid leg kick.
Nimirov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
AtlaSon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nimirov rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nimirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
AtlaSon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimirov.
Nimirov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon 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.

Nimirov closes the distance and clinches.
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AtlaSon works on Nimirov's body with a couple of short punches.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nimirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
Nimirov lands a shot to the body.
AtlaSon stalling.
AtlaSon has Nimirov pressed against the cage, preventing Nimirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nimirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimirov lands a body punch.
AtlaSon lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov is trying to force a seperation but AtlaSon has the dominant position.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
AtlaSon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
AtlaSon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nimirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon can't find room to land a body shot as Nimirov controls the action.
AtlaSon misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nimirov or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AtlaSon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nimirov's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nimirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AtlaSon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
AtlaSon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nimirov.
Nimirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nimirov loads up on a big right hand but AtlaSon slips the punch.
AtlaSon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nimirov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nimirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimirov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around AtlaSon's waist but AtlaSon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nimirov off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon takes a swing at Nimirov's ribcage but misses.
Nimirov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
AtlaSon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Nimirov forces AtlaSon back against the cage and clinches.
Nimirov avoiding damage as AtlaSon throws knees to the body.
Nimirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AtlaSon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nimirov backwards.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Nimirov is blocking nicely.
AtlaSon blocks an uppercut.

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

Nimirov clinches up with AtlaSon and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon tries to work over Nimirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nimirov blocks an uppercut.
AtlaSon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
AtlaSon lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
A right hook to the body lands for AtlaSon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from AtlaSon.
Nimirov blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AtlaSon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nimirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nimirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AtlaSon was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimirov.
A head kick from Nimirov lands but AtlaSon takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon really dominated that round.
That's time! Nimirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

AtlaSon slips a jab from Nimirov.
Nimirov throws a jab when AtlaSon was well out of range.
AtlaSon wants to clinch up but Nimirov keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by AtlaSon misses
and Nimirov counters with a head kick.

Nimirov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nimirov can't break the clinch.
AtlaSon misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for AtlaSon.
Nimirov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nimirov blocks the elbow strike.
Nimirov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but AtlaSon blocks it with crossed arms.
Nimirov is trying to break the clinch but AtlaSon is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov is trying to pull guard but AtlaSon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
AtlaSon can't find room to land a body shot as Nimirov controls the action.
Nimirov blocking some punches.
Nimirov is leaning against AtlaSon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
AtlaSon lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from AtlaSon on the inside.
A short uppercut from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon misses with a knee to the head.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimirov can't find room to land a body shot as AtlaSon controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AtlaSon.
Knees in the clinch landing for AtlaSon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimirov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from AtlaSon.

Nimirov breaks the clinch.
AtlaSon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nimirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Nimirov.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick which misses Nimirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nimirov tries to avoid it.
AtlaSon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimirov manages to avoid it.
Nimirov defending well as AtlaSon loads up on a big left hand.
AtlaSon looks for the body kick but Nimirov saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nimirov has managed to clinch.
AtlaSon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nimirov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimirov tries to break free but AtlaSon pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for AtlaSon.
AtlaSon scores with a knee to the head.
AtlaSon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
AtlaSon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
AtlaSon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nimirov.
AtlaSon missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. AtlaSon obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AtlaSon working aggressively here.
AtlaSon trying to land knees to the body.
Nimirov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. AtlaSon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Nimirov won't want to take too many of those.
Nimirov blocks a body shot from AtlaSon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo AtlaSon dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Nimirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nimirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Nimirov.
AtlaSon keeps Nimirov at a distance using the push kick.
Nimirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from AtlaSon does it's job there.

Nimirov is rocked!
AtlaSon cracks Nimirov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nimirov falls to his knees and AtlaSon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo AtlaSon! Theo AtlaSon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Theo AtlaSon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.