PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nik Knytmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youseff Shafiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafiq is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Booty Butt Cheeks. Youseff Shafiq is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Knytmare
vs
Shafiq

179 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nik Knytmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Youseff Shafiq!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafiq fails with the takedown

and Knytmare counters by clinching up.
Shafiq fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shafiq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knytmare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nik Knytmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youseff Shafiq.

Knytmare breaks the clinch.
Knytmare scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shafiq shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Knytmare counters with a head kick that drops Shafiq!

Shafiq is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knytmare passes Shafiq's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shafiq is still in real trouble! Can Knytmare finish him?
Knytmare controlling the action here.

Knytmare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shafiq sees it coming and defends easily.
Shafiq seems to have recovered his senses.
Knytmare slips a nice elbow through Shafiq's hands, connecting with Shafiq's forehead.
Shafiq wants to control but Knytmare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Knytmare there.
Knytmare thows a huge punch but Shafiq dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knytmare working Shafiq over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knytmare looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shafiq slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knytmare trying to control but Shafiq is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shafiq tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Knytmare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shafiq looks winded!
Shafiq has a closed guard, preventing Knytmare from standing up.

Shafiq is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knytmare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knytmare lands a couple of elbows.
Knytmare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shafiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shafiq can't keep his opponent in guard - Knytmare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shafiq has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knytmare lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knytmare looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knytmare lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knytmare lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knytmare scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knytmare works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knytmare lands a heavy elbow.
Knytmare lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knytmare raining down hammerfists from mount.
Knytmare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shafiq tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knytmare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knytmare lands a big elbow - Shafiq is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Shafiq is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nik Knytmare!
An out of breath Nik Knytmare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.