PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Nales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes into the arena with El Picante blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Misiek
vs
Nales

181 cm
24
185 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

175 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Nales!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Misiek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Misiek is not content to let Nales control the position.
Nales scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nales working the ground and pound from side control.
Misiek is trying to control Nales's posture but Nales avoids it.
Nales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misiek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nales is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Misiek's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Nales might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Misiek is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Misiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nales on the ground.
Misiek can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek regains half guard.
Misiek is in trouble now - Nales has advanced to mount!
Nales with good strikes from the mount here!
Nales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Misiek tries to reverse the position but Nales maintains control.
Nales lands a couple of good shots and Misiek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Misiek trying to get back to his feet but Nales is in full control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nales scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Misiek is looking for a way out.
Nales is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Misiek up.
Nales gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nales wants to control but Misiek is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nales sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Misiek taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rusty Nales!