PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasimentu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ТIК - Бiлi Троянk. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nasimentu
vs
Pouncey

190 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

195 cm
32
255 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Sun-Tzu

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasimentu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pouncey.
Nasimentu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pouncey.
Pouncey slips a jab from Nasimentu.

Pouncey closes the distance and pushes Nasimentu back into the cage.
Nasimentu misses with a punch to the body.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pouncey struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasimentu controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.
Pouncey is trying to maintain a safe position but Nasimentu gets an underhook and turns Pouncey into the cage.
Pouncey misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pouncey.
A short left from Nasimentu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pouncey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pouncey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nasimentu on the inside.
Nasimentu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pouncey.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nasimentu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pouncey is struggling to control the position.
Nasimentu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nasimentu is pushing Pouncey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pouncey is trying to maintain a safe position but Nasimentu gets an underhook and turns Pouncey into the cage.
Nasimentu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pouncey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nasimentu is keeping busy.
Pouncey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasimentu's elbow.
Nasimentu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pouncey.
Pouncey looks winded!
Nasimentu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nasimentu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Nasimentu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nasimentu.

Pouncey is rocked!
Nasimentu pushes Pouncey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pouncey is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasimentu finish him?
Nasimentu stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pouncey seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Nasimentu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey throws a head punch that misses.

Nasimentu lands a big uppercut and Pouncey is down! He's in big trouble - Nasimentu follows him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nasimentu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pouncey is just riding it out for now. Nasimentu eventually gives up the hold.
Pouncey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nasimentu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nasimentu controlling the action here.
Nasimentu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Nasimentu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pouncey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nasimentu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pouncey is defending against the submission attempts here by Nasimentu.
Pouncey moves into full guard.
Nasimentu being controlled here momentarily.
Nasimentu is pushing down on Pouncey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pouncey is fighting to maintain full guard but Nasimentu has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Nasimentu is looking for a kimura here.

Pouncey is defending against the submission attempts here by Nasimentu.

Nasimentu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nasimentu wants to pass the guard but Pouncey is defending well.
Pouncey is not content to let Nasimentu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Nasimentu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nasimentu misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Nasimentu. That snapped Pouncey's head back.

It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Nasimentu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pouncey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasimentu is just out of range.
As Pouncey tries to get set, Nasimentu tries to push him back and clinch up but Pouncey manages to avoid the attempt.
Nasimentu slips a jab from Pouncey.
Nasimentu throws a series of punches but Pouncey moves out of range.
Nasimentu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pouncey moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasimentu misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Pouncey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasimentu throws a hook but Pouncey avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nasimentu. Those never looked like landing.
Nasimentu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Pouncey. Beautiful body shot.
Nasimentu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pouncey.
Nasimentu slips a jab from Pouncey.
Pouncey ducks under a wild hook from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu slips a jab from Pouncey.
Nasimentu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nasimentu loads up on a big right hand but Pouncey slips the punch.
Nasimentu tries to bum rush Pouncey with a series of wild strikes but Pouncey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey misses the shot to the body.
Pouncey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouncey tries to score with a low kick but Nasimentu moves his leg out of the way.
Nasimentu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pouncey throws out the jab.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but Nasimentu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentin Nasimentu is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Nasimentu finds it's target.
Nasimentu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pouncey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Nasimentu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pouncey.
A little feinted left hand from Nasimentu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pouncey throws an overhand right that lands on Nasimentu's shoulder, as Nasimentu tries to avoid the shot.
Pouncey throws a body punch but Nasimentu moves out of range.
Nasimentu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasimentu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nasimentu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nasimentu throws a hook but Pouncey avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Pouncey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nasimentu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pouncey right on the button. Pouncey goes down! Nasimentu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nasimentu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.