PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasaheemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Gabriel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nahasaheemapetilon
vs
Gabriel

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apu Nahasaheemapetilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gabriel enables Nahasaheemapetilon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gabriel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gabriel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nahasaheemapetilon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nahasaheemapetilon blocks an elbow strike.
Nahasaheemapetilon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gabriel.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
Nahasaheemapetilon tries to pull guard but Gabriel holds him up against the cage and eventually Nahasaheemapetilon drops back down to his feet.

Nahasaheemapetilon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel scores with a nice strike.
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 bone on bone clash there as Gabriel blocks the leg kick.
Gabriel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gabriel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nahasaheemapetilon takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Nahasaheemapetilon rushes Gabriel and presses him up against the cage.
Gabriel is looking to break free of the clinch but Nahasaheemapetilon has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nahasaheemapetilon breaks the clinch.
Nahasaheemapetilon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gabriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel's corner calls for a 1-2. Gabriel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gabriel cracks the inside of Nahasaheemapetilon's front leg.
Nahasaheemapetilon misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nahasaheemapetilon. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Nahasaheemapetilon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nahasaheemapetilon dives in for a single leg takedown but Gabriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gabriel throws a right and a left that Nahasaheemapetilon avoids nicely.
Nahasaheemapetilon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gabriel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Nahasaheemapetilon moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahasaheemapetilon blocks a head kick by Gabriel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nahasaheemapetilon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apu Nahasaheemapetilon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nahasaheemapetilon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gabriel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KING OF PAIN. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Nahasaheemapetilon is working for a kimura but Gabriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Nahasaheemapetilon is breathing heavily.
Nahasaheemapetilon lands strikes from half guard.
Gabriel is looking to escape.
Nahasaheemapetilon is keen to just control but Gabriel is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel pushes Nahasaheemapetilon off looking to stand but Nahasaheemapetilon dives back in and keeps control.
Gabriel wants to get back to full guard.
Gabriel won't allow Nahasaheemapetilon to pass to mount.
Gabriel wants to control but Nahasaheemapetilon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel pushes Nahasaheemapetilon off looking to stand but Nahasaheemapetilon dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nahasaheemapetilon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gabriel trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gabriel lands a head kick!
Eric Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nahasaheemapetilon feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasaheemapetilon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gabriel. Gabriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nahasaheemapetilon fails to land the takedown.
Gabriel throws a leg kick which misses Nahasaheemapetilon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahasaheemapetilon tries to avoid it.
Gabriel connects with a body shot that sends Nahasaheemapetilon's belly button to the back.
A head kick from Gabriel lands but Nahasaheemapetilon takes it in his stride.
Nahasaheemapetilon blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gabriel.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Nahasaheemapetilon with that takedown attempt.
Gabriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nahasaheemapetilon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Gabriel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel scores with a head kick. Nahasaheemapetilon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nahasaheemapetilon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nahasaheemapetilon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nahasaheemapetilon is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gabriel.
Nahasaheemapetilon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eric Gabriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahasaheemapetilon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gabriel to score with a decent uppercut.
Gabriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nahasaheemapetilon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Nahasaheemapetilon moves out of range.
Gabriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nahasaheemapetilon.

Nahasaheemapetilon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gabriel did well to prevent Nahasaheemapetilon getting side control.

Gabriel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nahasaheemapetilon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahasaheemapetilon stalling against the cage.
Nahasaheemapetilon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying to break free.
Nahasaheemapetilon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gabriel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apu Nahasaheemapetilon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel lands a jab.
Gabriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Nahasaheemapetilon clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nahasaheemapetilon looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Nahasaheemapetilon won't allow it.
Nahasaheemapetilon has Gabriel pressed against the cage.
Nahasaheemapetilon is trying to break the clinch but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel gets underhooks to prevent Nahasaheemapetilon's takedown attempt.
Nahasaheemapetilon tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Nahasaheemapetilon won't allow it.
Nahasaheemapetilon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nahasaheemapetilon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nahasaheemapetilon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nahasaheemapetilon as Gabriel tries to tie him up.
Nahasaheemapetilon wants a takedown.

Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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Gabriel throws a head kick that half lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gabriel.

Nahasaheemapetilon is rocked!
Nahasaheemapetilon shoots in for a takedown but Gabriel shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Gabriel.
Oh Nahasaheemapetilon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabriel seems to be stalking Nahasaheemapetilon here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Nahasaheemapetilon drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Gabriel!