PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conquer This has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nkemakolam
vs
This

193 cm
29
258 lbs
25 - 7 - 0

192 cm
33
235 lbs
36 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition
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Conviction

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 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Nkemakolam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Nkemakolam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nkemakolam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nkemakolam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nkemakolam winds up and cracks This with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nkemakolam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkemakolam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkemakolam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkemakolam winds up and cracks This with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This trying to hold on to Nkemakolam's head to control him but Nkemakolam postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This wants to get back to his feet.
Nkemakolam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkemakolam throws a strike but This avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This wants to get back to his feet but Nkemakolam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nkemakolam throws a big right hand that misses.
This has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but This is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nkemakolam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nkemakolam is controlling him.
This controlling the position.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes from guard but This blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkemakolam chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam chips away with some ground and pound.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but This keeps moving.
Nkemakolam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nkemakolam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nkemakolam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nkemakolam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as This works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is adopting a defensive guard.
Nkemakolam trying to control but This is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam is looking to work some ground and pound but This has wrist control.
This trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.
This wants to stand up but Nkemakolam is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nkemakolam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

This ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkemakolam moves away.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice strike.
This throws an off balance right hand
and Nkemakolam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nkemakolam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. This sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nkemakolam lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Nkemakolam digs a good body shot into This's ribs.
Nkemakolam throws a front kick aimed at This's knee but This avoids it well.
Nkemakolam thumps This with a low kick.
Nkemakolam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nkemakolam, right into the meat.
This throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is breathing heavily.
Nkemakolam misses the shot to the body.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

This gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam blocking some punches.
This avoiding damage as Nkemakolam throws knees to the body.
Nkemakolam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nkemakolam is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nkemakolam cracks This with a nice body shot.
Nkemakolam lands with a left to the head.
Nkemakolam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and This avoids it.
Nkemakolam throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
Nkemakolam lands a shoulder strike.
This tries a body shot but Nkemakolam blocks it.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkemakolam controls his hands.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through This's defenses.

It looks like Conquer This has been cut.
This misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nkemakolam blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nkemakolam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nkemakolam to work.
A head punch on the inside from Nkemakolam fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nkemakolam lands a damaging elbow.
This working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
A quick uppercut on the inside from This.
Nkemakolam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This lands a shoulder strike.

Nkemakolam wants the takedown. This is fighting it off but Nkemakolam persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in This's guard against the cage.
Nkemakolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jobe Nkemakolam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nkemakolam is looking to work some ground and pound but This has wrist control.
Nkemakolam with a flurry of punches that miss.
This trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nkemakolam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nkemakolam chips away with some ground and pound.
Nkemakolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam connects with a couple of short punches.
Nkemakolam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but This keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because This is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nkemakolam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkemakolam landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conquer This's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

This leaves Nkemakolam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This throws a body kick that misses.
Nkemakolam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and This counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nkemakolam moves out of range of the leg kick from This.
Nkemakolam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jobe Nkemakolam is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam circles away from the clinch attempt.
This just misses with a punch to the body.
Nkemakolam avoids the head kick by This.
Nkemakolam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but This was well out of range. Poor timing from Nkemakolam.
This takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but This moved out of range.
Nkemakolam tries for a takedown but This sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nkemakolam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by This misses
and This takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through This's defenses.
Nkemakolam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that This can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This tries to clinch up.
This tries to land a body kick

and Nkemakolam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nkemakolam throws a big right hand that misses.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes from guard but This blocks nicely.
Conquer This has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of This's head.
Nkemakolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but This keeps moving.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes from guard but This blocks nicely.
This is trying to control the position but Nkemakolam postures up.
Jobe Nkemakolam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but This keeps moving.
Nkemakolam is really struggling to control This but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as This sprawls well. This wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nkemakolam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jobe Nkemakolam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This throws a hook but Nkemakolam blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from This. Nkemakolam does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands with a right hand.
This rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nkemakolam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to This's calf.
This gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nkemakolam.
This lands a high kick!

It looks like Jobe Nkemakolam has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam scores with a leg kick.
This takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nkemakolam closes this distance looking for a takedown but This circles away.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam lands with a cross.

Nkemakolam looking to score a takedown here. This is defending well but Nkemakolam drives through and ends up in This's guard.
Nkemakolam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jobe Nkemakolam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nkemakolam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam!
A relieved looking Jobe Nkemakolam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.