PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aims
vs
Nazirite

204 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

195 cm
27
283 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Aims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aims throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Aims gets tackled into the cage by Nazirite. Nazirite maintains the clinch.
Nazirite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aims avoids it.
We've been informed that Nazirite has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A hook to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aims's face.
Nazirite scores with a shoulder strike.
Aims can't break the clinch.
Aims wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aims is pushing Nazirite up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nazirite digs a right hand into Aims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aims's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Aims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nazirite.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite landing knees to the head.
Nazirite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Gary Aims has been cut.
Aims looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aims avoiding damage as Nazirite throws knees to the body.
Nazirite misses with the head strike.
Nazirite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aims.
A shot in the inside from Nazirite.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aims backwards.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aims jumps guard but Nazirite stands there with Aims around his waist. Aims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nazirite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazirite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aims takes a shot to the head.
Nazirite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aims is trying to push Nazirite away but Nazirite has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aims working hard to break the clinch.
Nazirite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gary Aims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nazirite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazirite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazirite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazirite trying to control from half guard but Aims is working away.
Aims controlling the position well.
Nazirite wants to free his trapped foot but Aims is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aims tries to get out of the position.
Aims regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazirite.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aims working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazirite.
Nazirite trying to control the position from guard on top but Aims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aims keeping moving, preventing Nazirite from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aims utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nazirite to counter with a crisp jab.

Nazirite moves into range and clinches up with Aims.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nazirite obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Aims's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nazirite moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazirite.
Nazirite tries to throw a body punch but Aims avoids it by throwing Nazirite back against the cage.
Nazirite misses with some punches.
Nazirite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazirite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazirite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazirite utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nazirite landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite pushes Aims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aims tries to break free but Nazirite pushes him back against the cage.
Samson Nazirite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazirite landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
Nazirite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite tries to work over Aims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aims has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nazirite tries a body shot but Aims blocks it.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite lands a good knee to the midsection. Aims won't want to take too many of those.
Nazirite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazirite working Aims over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazirite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Aims tries to circle away but Nazirite has him pinned against the cage.
Nazirite lands a hook that snaps the head of Aims backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nazirite.
Nazirite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
Nazirite lands a knee to the body.
Nazirite crunches a lovely knee into Aims's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
Nazirite gets through Aims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nazirite scores with a nice short uppercut.

Aims is rocked!
Aims tries to pull guard but Nazirite forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Aims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aims seems to have got his legs back now.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Aims tumbles to the floor! Nazirite threw a big shot that dropped him and now Nazirite is on top looking to finish! Aims has guard but can he survive?!
Nazirite in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazirite chips away with some ground and pound.
Aims avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazirite accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nazirite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazirite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazirite trying to control but Aims is working from the bottom.
Aims utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazirite trying to control but Aims is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Nazirite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Aims's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nazirite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Nazirite rushes Aims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nazirite.
Nazirite can't find room to land a body shot as Aims controls the action.
Nazirite lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazirite tries to throw a body punch but Aims avoids it by throwing Nazirite back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nazirite lands a big knee to the head and Aims goes down! Nazirite is looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazirite throws a strike aimed at the side of Aims's head but Aims avoids it well.
Aims taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Nazirite are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aims is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aims prevents Nazirite from moving into mount.
Nazirite wants to control for a moment but Aims uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nazirite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nazirite throwing shots but Aims is blocking nicely.
Nazirite wants to pass the guard but Aims is defending well.
Nazirite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazirite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aims is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nazirite is trying to control the action in half guard but Aims is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazirite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazirite connects with a nice short shot to Aims's temple.
Nazirite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazirite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samson Nazirite has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nazirite connects with the punch.

Nazirite drops Aims with a big left hand and mounts him. Aims is in big trouble!
Nazirite throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aims because Nazirite loaded up on that one.
Nazirite throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nazirite lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Aims! Nazirite sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Aims and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Nazirite!