PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zohair Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleister Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ahmad
vs
Cadaver

225 cm
25
307 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zohair Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleister Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahmad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Cadaver 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.
Cadaver moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
Cadaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Cadaver darts in and clinches Ahmad up against the cage.
Cadaver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahmad tries to circle away but Cadaver has him pinned against the cage.
Cadaver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadaver slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cadaver throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver tries a knee to the head but Ahmad blocks it.
Ahmad tries to break free but Cadaver pushes him back against the cage.
Cadaver just leaning against Ahmad, taking a breather.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmads head.
Cadaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadaver stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from Cadaver.
Cadaver effectively controlling the action here.
Cadaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahmad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cadaver.
A bit of stalling here from Cadaver.
Cadaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow.
Cadaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahmad's elbow.
Cadaver lands an elbow inside.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad managing to block the knees to the body from Cadaver.
Come on Cadaver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahmad takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Zohair Ahmad has been cut.
Cadaver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cadaver obliges.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cadaver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cadaver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cadaver lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cadaver obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadaver working Ahmad over with knees to the body.
Cadaver scores with a knee to the head.
Cadaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cadaver lands a knee to the head.
Ahmad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ahmad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cadaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cadaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleister Cadaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zohair Ahmad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cadaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Cadaver does no damage.
The fighters circling - Ahmad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmad sets himself, and Cadaver steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahmad avoids it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cadaver. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Oooooh!!! Cadaver has knocked Ahmad down with a huge combo! Cadaver steps away and waves a wobbly Ahmad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ahmad is rocked!
Cadaver steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ahmad is out on his feet! Cadaver sets himself and nearly takes Ahmad's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleister Cadaver!
An out of breath Aleister Cadaver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.