PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos comes to the cage accompanied by Military Soviet Hymn . Combs has chosen All About The Benjamins as his entrance music. Ebanij Nasos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Combs's chin.

Nasos
vs
Combs

220 cm
22
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasos throws a right hand that Combs ducks under and follows up with a left that Combs also avoids with ease.

Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Combs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.

Combs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasos is just riding it out for now. Combs eventually gives up the hold.

Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nasos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nasos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Combs is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nasos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs.

Combs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Combs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Combs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasos is surviving well by controlling Combs's body position as best he can.
Combs looks gassed!
Nasos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Combs looking to finish Nasos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nasos!
Nasos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Combs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Combs won't let Nasos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Combs connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs working Nasos over with strikes here.
Combs punching from mount but Nasos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nasos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Combs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nasos is trying to stand up.

Combs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nasos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Combs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasos throws a shot from downtown. Combs moves away and avoids it.
Combs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nasos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs moves out of range of the strikes.
Combs jabs Nasos right on the nose. Nasos blinks but takes it well.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Nasos.
Combs stalks Nasos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nasos's face. Nasos staggers backwards, shaken.
Nasos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Combs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Combs misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Combs finds it's target.
Combs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Nasos.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Combs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nasos, who protects the arm well.

Combs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nasos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nasos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Combs asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Combs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Nasos.

Combs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Combs trying to control but Nasos is working from the bottom.
Combs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasos is looking to stand up but Combs isn't so interested in that idea.

Nasos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Nasos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasos misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Ebanij Nasos has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Combs connects with a looping right hand.
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nasos in his tracks.

Nasos gets caught flat footed, as Combs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Combs won't allow Nasos to get back to his feet.
Combs looking to pass the guard.

Combs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Combs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Combs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs stops Nasos from standing up.
Nasos can't keep his opponent in guard - Combs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Combs wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Combs misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Combs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nasos throws a head kick but Combs moves out of range.
Nasos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Combs is looking to take a break and control but Nasos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Combs is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nasos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nasos wants to get back to his feet.
Combs wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nasos throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nasos slips under a jab from Combs.
Nasos throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Ebanij Nasos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Nasos.
Combs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Combs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nasos pushes Combs off looking to stand but Combs dives back in and keeps control.

Combs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nasos tries to kick Combs off but Combs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs trying to control from half guard but Nasos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Combs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ebanij Nasos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Combs misses its intended target.

Combs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nasos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Combs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Combs prevents Nasos from escaping the position.

Combs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nasos has escaped the position, nice work there.

Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Combs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nasos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Combs trying to control the action but Nasos is working from the bottom.
Nasos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Combs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nasos stops Combs from passing to mount.
Nasos pushes Combs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Combs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nasos misses with a shot to the body

and Combs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Combs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nasos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Combs.
Nasos is trying to stand up here but Combs is controlling him well.
Combs controlling the pace.

Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Combs is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nasos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nasos pushes Combs off looking to stand but Combs dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Combs has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nasos defend it? Combs steps over the head and cranks it - Nasos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Combs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Combs!