PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddison Tollett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebato Nakara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nakara
vs
Tollett

177 cm
31
169 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

176 cm
29
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddison Tollett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tollett clobbers Nakara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tollett defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Tollett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara tries to stall but Tollett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakara tries to work over Tollett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tollett is trying to break the clinch but Nakara is controlling him.
Nakara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tollett backwards.
Nakara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tollett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tollett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tollett is trying to push Nakara away but Nakara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tollett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakara is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara pushes Tollett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tollett wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakara won't allow it.
Nakara lands a shot to the body.
Nakara has Tollett pressed against the cage, preventing Tollett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tollett misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara is working Tollett over against the cage.
Tollett digs a right hand into Nakara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakara's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tollett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tollett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tollett is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nakara has Tollett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tollett tumbling to the mat - Nakara dives into Tollett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tollett keeping full guard, as Nakara tries to pass.
Tollett wants to stand up but Nakara is controlling him.
Tollett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara trying to control but Tollett is working from the bottom.
Nakara throws a big elbow that misses.
Tollett is controlling Nakara's posture.
Tollett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollett is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eddison Tollett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tollett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Nakara as he checks the leg kick.
Tollett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakara's calf.
Nakara checks a low kick from Tollett.
Nakara connects with a crisp jab.
Tollett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tollett leaves Nakara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nakara misses the shot to the body.
Nakara misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tollett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tollett throws a series of punches but Nakara avoids them all with ease.
Nakara avoids a kick to the body.
Tollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tollett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakara scrambles back to his feet.
Nakara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tollett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tollett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tollett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tollett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakara rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakara connects with a high kick.
Nakara throws a leg kick but Tollett moved away.
Tollett moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddison Tollett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nakara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nakara tries for a takedown but Tollett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tollett.
Tollett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tollett misses with a body shot.
Tollett throws a series of punches but Nakara avoids them all with ease.
Tollett throws a right and a left that Nakara avoids nicely.
A big left from Tollett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nakara.
Nakara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakara throws a front kick aimed at Tollett's knee but Tollett avoids it well.
Nakara misses with a wild body shot.
Tollett throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollett lands a leg kick that knocks Nakara off balance momentarily.
Nakara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakara blocks the body kick.
Nakara throws a leg kick but Tollett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakara defending well as Tollett loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Nakara. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tollett. Nakara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tollett.
Nakara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tollett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nakara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tollett misses with an uppercut. Nakara saw that one coming.
Tollett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tollett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Tollett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakara moves out of range as Tollett throws a body kick.
Tollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tollett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tollett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakara counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tollett eats them both and turns towards Nakara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tollett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tollett. Nakara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakara looks to land a body kick but Tollett moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tollett.
Tollett lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tollett throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Nakara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nakara connects with a couple of short punches.
Tollett wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakara looking to pass the guard.
Nakara wants to control from the top but Tollett keeps moving.
Nakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tollett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakara wants to control from the top but Tollett keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tollett slips a jab and a cross from Nakara.
Tollett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakara moves away.
Nakara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakara.
Tollett misses with a straight right.
Nakara avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Nakara misses
and Nakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakara is defended easily by Tollett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tollett's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddison Tollett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nakara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakara scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Nakara finds it's way through Tollett's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakara. Tollett does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Tollett does no damage.
Nakara checks a leg kick nicely.
Tollett misses with a wild combination.
Tollett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakara.
Tollett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tollett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eddison Tollett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tollett tried to score with a low kick but Nakara checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tollett sprawls well. Tollett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara tries to land a front kick but Tollett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tollett misses with a low kick.
Tollett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tollett with a hook.
Nakara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tollett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakara moves away.
Tollett misses with an uppercut.
Tollett pushes Nakara away with a front kick.
Tollett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tollett misses with a few strikes there.
Tollett throws an off balance right hand

and Nakara counters with a single leg into guard. Tollett didn't expect that.
Tollett looking to control.
Nakara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tollett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakara is one step ahead there.
Tollett pulls Nakara in to control the position.
Tollett controls Nakara momentarily but Nakara frees himself.
Nakara looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tollett's sensitive parts.
Tollett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Nakara misses.
Tollett throws a low kick but Nakara moves out of range easily.
Tollett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tollett misses the shot to the body.
Tollett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tollett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakara manages to avoid it.
Tollett checks a low kick from Nakara.
Nakara misses with a hook. Tollett ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tollett stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakara checks a leg kick.
Tollett scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Tollett.
Nakara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tollett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tollett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara walks into a stiff left hand from Tollett.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakara as he connects with a hook.
Nakara dodges the punch combination from Tollett.
Tollett tries to clinch up.
Tollett throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Tollett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tebato Nakara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Tollett as Nakara shoots in.
Tollett throws out a leg kick but Nakara moves out of range and Tollett only half commits.
Tollett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakara doesn't seem bothered though.
Tollett lands a jab to the nose.
Eddison Tollett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but Tollett shows good takedown defense.
Tollett lands a nice shot to the body.
Tollett swings for the body but Nakara moves out of range.
Tollett throws a body punch but Nakara moves out of range.
Tollett tries to score with a low kick but Nakara moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tollett.
Nakara just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tollett misses with a few strikes there.
Tollett falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nakara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tollett's guard.
Tollett looking to control.
Nakara pushes down on Tollett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakara trying to control from half guard but Tollett is working away.
Tollett is looking to improve his position.
Tollett is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tollett defending well though.
Nakara is thwarting Tollett's attempts to control the position.

Nakara is looking for a kimura but Tollett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakara to get the leverage.
Tollett trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tollett keeping control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakara cracks the inside of Tollett's front leg.
Nakara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tollett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollett throws a front kick that sends Nakara stumbling back into the cage.
Nakara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tollett's hands.
Tollett throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakara counters with an inside leg kick.
Tollett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakara.
Nakara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakara throws a series of punches but Tollett avoids them all with ease.
Tollett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakara throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Tollett both land. Nice combination.
Nakara tries to move into range but Tollett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Tollett.
Nakara moves out of range of the body kick.
Tollett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tollett throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Nakara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakara.
Tollett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tollett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakara is one step ahead there.
Tollett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara is in close to Tollett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakara wants to control from the top but Tollett keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tollett holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Eddison Tollett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nakara closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Nakara gets a takedown into half guard.
Tollett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tollett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakara is one step ahead there.
Tollett keeping full guard, as Nakara tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara is fighting to break Tollett's control of his arms but Tollett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara advances to half guard.

Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tollett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Tollett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakara trying to control but Tollett is working from the bottom.
Tollett managing to control the position.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakara postures up in Tollett's guard and throws a big left but Tollett blocks it.
Nakara is looking to work some ground and pound but Tollett has wrist control.
Nakara looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Tollett tenderised Nakara's leg. Nakara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Nakara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tollett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tollett throws a sloppy head kick and Nakara moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tollett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tollett avoids the head kick by Nakara.
Tollett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tollett throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Nakara misses.
Tollett takes one to the side of the head.
Tollett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakara's sensitive parts.
Tollett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakara throws out a loose jab but Tollett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tollett misses with a straight right.
Tollett fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tollett throws a leg kick which misses Nakara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakara tries to avoid it.
Tollett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Tollett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tollett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tollett lunges at Nakara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakara's hand.
Nakara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tollett is fending him off so far but Nakara persists. Nope, Tollett circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tollett momentarily.
Tollett thuds a left hand into Nakara's body.
Tollett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakara in his tracks.
Tollett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakara.
Tollett throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddison Tollett.
I think Tollett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tebato Nakara!
Tebato Nakara retains his lightweight title!