PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Nestor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enes Sari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Enes Sari enters the cage!

Nestor
vs
Sari

188 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Nestor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enes Sari!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nestor, pushing him back against the cage.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nestor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nestor scores with a shot to the side of Sari's head.
Nestor digs a right hand into Sari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sari's gas tank.
Nestor lands an uppercut.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Nestor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nestor digs a right hand into Sari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sari's gas tank.
Nestor lands an uppercut.
Nestor presses Sari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sari looks winded!
Nestor lands with a left to the head.
Nestor stalling.
Nestor pushes Sari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestor lands a body punch.
Nestor scores with a hook to the body.
Nestor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nestor lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Nestor.
A hook to the body from Nestor.
Nestor works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Nestor lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.
Nestor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nestor is working Sari over against the cage.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nestor.
Nestor lands a body punch.
Nestor digs a right hand into Sari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sari's gas tank.
Nestor is struggling to control the position.
Nestor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sari up against the cage.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nestor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nestor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nestor is working Sari over against the cage.
Sari letting Nestor take a breather here.
Sari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nestor fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Nestor closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Nestor as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Nestor.
Nestor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nestor.
Nestor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nestor scores with a hook to the body.
Nestor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sari can't get the takedown.
Raul Nestor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enes Sari.
Nestor digs a right hand underneath Sari's ribcage. Sari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor pushes Sari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nestor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nestor lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nestor.
Nestor slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Nestor.
Nestor works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Nestor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nestor.
Sari stalling in the clinch but Nestor improves position.
A short body shot lands from Nestor as the two fighters clinch.
Nestor lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nestor.
Nestor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saris head.
Nestor lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nestor lands a left hand.
Nestor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Nestor.
Nestor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Nestor.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nestor pushes Sari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Nestor.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nestor scores with a hook to the body.
Nestor is leaning against Sari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sari wants to take the fight to the mat but Nestor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nestor as the two fighters clinch.
Nestor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sari or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nestor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nestor stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Nestor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nestor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nestor.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Nestor.
Nestor lands a body punch.
Nestor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Nestor lands a body punch.
Nestor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nestor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nestor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sari is breathing heavily.
Nestor scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nestor.
A short right from Nestor on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestor is leaning against Sari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Nestor on the inside.
Nestor lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nestor.
Nestor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nestor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sari up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nestor.
Nestor cracks Sari with a nice body shot.
A short right from Nestor.
Nestor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Nestor.
Nestor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nestor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Nestor.
Nestor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Nestor just leaning against Sari, taking a breather.
Nestor lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nestor is stalling here.
Nestor lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nestor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nestor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Nestor.

Sari has managed to clinch.
Nestor digs a right hand into Sari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sari's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Nestor presses Sari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nestor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Nestor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nestor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nestor.
A left hand lands to the body for Nestor.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saris head.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor pushes Sari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nestor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nestor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nestor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nestor lands a body shot.
Nestor scores with a shot to the side of Sari's head.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Nestor.
Still in the clinch, Nestor scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor is working Sari over against the cage.
Nestor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Nestor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nestor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raul Nestor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nestor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nestor is leaning against Sari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nestor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nestor.
Nestor leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Nestor.
Sari is trying to drag Nestor to the mat but Nestor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nestor lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nestor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Nestor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nestor clinches.
Sari tries to pull guard but Nestor won't allow it.
Nestor lands with a light punch inside.
Sari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nestor walks away with a smile on his face. Sari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sari gets tackled into the cage by Nestor. Nestor maintains the clinch.
Nestor lands a body punch.
Nestor lands a body shot.
Nestor is working Sari over against the cage.
Nestor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
A right handed body shot lands from Nestor.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nestor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Nestor.
Sari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nestor stops a takedown attempt from Sari.
Raul Nestor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enes Sari.
Nestor works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Nestor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nestor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sari can do to turn this around?
Nestor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sari takes a shot to the head.
Nestor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sari letting Nestor take a breather here.
Nestor is leaning against Sari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nestor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sari up against the cage.
Nestor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Nestor lands a right hand.
Nestor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nestor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Nestor.
Nestor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Nestor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestor scores with a shot to the side of Sari's head.
Nestor digs a right hand into Sari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sari's gas tank.
Nestor gets through Sari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nestor cracks Sari with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nestor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nestor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nestor is leaning against Sari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nestor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nestor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.

Sari is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Nestor as the two fighters clinch.
Sari is still on wobbly legs! Can Nestor finish him?
Nestor lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nestor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nestor avoiding damage.
Nestor pushes Sari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nestor taking a breather.
Nestor lands a nice shot to the body.
Nestor works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Sari seems to have recovered his senses.
Nestor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nestor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sari goes for a takedown attempt but Nestor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nestor clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari has Nestor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nestor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nestor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nestor lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nestor.
Enes Sari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nestor is struggling to control the position.
Raul Nestor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Nestor.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.
Nestor lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Nestor.
Nestor scores with a hook to the body.
Nestor keeps control of Sari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nestor scores with a shot to the side of Sari's head.
Nestor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nestor - that landed with a thud.
Nestor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Sari.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Nestor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nestor 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Nestor!