PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Numero Deux has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Deux
vs
Nadir

199 cm
33
279 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

188 cm
38
240 lbs
25 - 26 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir lands a body shot.
Deux throws the left hand but Nadir avoids the punch easily.
Nadir throws a body shot but no joy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Deux enables Nadir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nadir controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux is looking to stand up but Nadir isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nadir manages to pass to side control.
Nadir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadir prevents Deux from standing back up.
Deux trying to control but Nadir postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deux wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nadir prevents Deux from standing back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Nadir there.
Deux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadir moves away.

Deux clinches.
Deux controlling the action here for a moment.
Deux pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nadir is pushing Deux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nadir has Deux pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deux throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Deux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nadir to keep the fight standing.

Deux pulls guard.

Deux wriggles free and stands up.
Nadir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux.
Nadir avoids a punch combination nicely.

Deux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Deux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deux jumps guard and drags Nadir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deux controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deux working a defensive guard but Nadir passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Numero Deux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nadir scores with a sloppy right hand. Deux should have avoided that one.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Deux avoids them all with ease.

Deux has closed the distance and engaged Nadir in a clinch.
Deux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Deux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nadir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deux!
Deux wants to get back to his feet but Nadir drags him back down.
Deux tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is trying to buck Nadir off.
Deux is looking for a sweep.
Nadir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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.
Let's hope that Nadir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deux tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Deux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nadir controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nadir controlling from the full mount.
Deux is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nadir controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deux is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Deux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Deux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Deux darts in and clinches Nadir up against the cage.
Deux tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Deux has managed to clinch.
Deux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nadir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nadir. That snapped Deux's head back.

Deux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage.

Deux manages to break the clinch.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Deux.

Deux moves into the clinch.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nadir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deux up against the cage.
Deux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux lands with a left to the head.
Deux wants to break free but Nadir has control.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Deux lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Deux working aggressively here.
Deux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numero Deux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Nadir just leaning against Deux, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux lands a shoulder strike.
Deux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Deux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Deux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deux swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir leaning against his opponent.

Deux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Deux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nadir, pushing him back against the cage.
Deux jumps guard but Nadir stands there with Deux around his waist. Deux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Deux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deux stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Deux presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Deux lands a nice shot to the body.
Deux scores with a shot to the side of Nadir's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Nadir clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Deux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Deux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Deux!
Numero Deux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.