PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 3825 p4p, 23531 weight class) and Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech (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?

Lester
vs
Nurmadokivodksech

190 cm
34
195
12 - 9 - 0

193 cm
24
198
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Nurmadokivodksech ducks down to avoid it.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Nurmadokivodksech throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmadokivodksech is in Lester's guard.
Nurmadokivodksech passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Nurmadokivodksech wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lester, who protects the arm well.
Nurmadokivodksech controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester stops Nurmadokivodksech from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmadokivodksech throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lester works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lester controls his leg.
Nurmadokivodksech not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmadokivodksech.
Lester is staying active underneath Nurmadokivodksech, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmadokivodksech working over Lester with some ground and pound. Lester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lester reverses the position - he's now on top in Nurmadokivodksech's guard.
Nurmadokivodksech looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmadokivodksech has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lester wants to take a breather but Nurmadokivodksech is having none of it.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to get back to full guard but Lester has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech regains half guard.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to stand up here but Lester is controlling him well.
Nurmadokivodksech holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to hold on to Lester's head to control him but Lester postures up.
Nurmadokivodksech is controlling Lester's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmadokivodksech has his hands clasped together around Lester's back. He's all about the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmadokivodksech regains full guard. Nicely done.

Nurmadokivodksech throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmadokivodksech is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmadokivodksech landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nurmadokivodksech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmadokivodksech circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Lester tries to keep at a distance but Nurmadokivodksech has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmadokivodksech.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.

Nurmadokivodksech's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmadokivodksech tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmadokivodksech gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Lester. No joy for Nurmadokivodksech on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Nurmadokivodksech shoots in.
Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nurmadokivodksech counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lester misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester pushes Nurmadokivodksech back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester working aggressively here.
Nurmadokivodksech has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech.
Nurmadokivodksech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmadokivodksech.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmadokivodksech.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmadokivodksech's elbow.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmadokivodksech takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmadokivodksech backwards.
Lester tries a body shot but Nurmadokivodksech blocks it.
Nurmadokivodksech missing with knees to the body.
Nurmadokivodksech blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmadokivodksech.
Nurmadokivodksech blocks an uppercut.
Nurmadokivodksech jumps guard but Lester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmadokivodksech.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lester.
Nurmadokivodksech dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurmadokivodksech tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Nurmadokivodksech has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lester just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmadokivodksech.
Nurmadokivodksech is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now.
Nurmadokivodksech trying to control the position but instead, Lester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nurmadokivodksech into the cage.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmadokivodksech up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Nurmadokivodksech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmadokivodksech's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester letting Nurmadokivodksech take a breather here.
Nurmadokivodksech misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to pull guard but Lester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to maintain a safe position but Lester gets an underhook and turns Nurmadokivodksech into the cage.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmadokivodksech can do to turn this around?
Nurmadokivodksech tries to pull guard but Lester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmadokivodksech has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Nurmadokivodksech is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nurmadokivodksech slips a straight right by Lester.
Nurmadokivodksech steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lester.
Nurmadokivodksech slips under a jab.
Lester wants to clinch.
Nurmadokivodksech on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester tries to clinch up.
Nurmadokivodksech throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem.
Lester tries to clinch but Nurmadokivodksech moves away
and Nurmadokivodksech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmadokivodksech shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nurmadokivodksech misses
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmadokivodksech thinking.

Nurmadokivodksech drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester is stalling here.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to pull guard but Lester won't allow it.
Nurmadokivodksech is struggling to control the position.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmadokivodksech changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech.
Nurmadokivodksech keeps the fight on the outside.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nurmadokivodksech.
Nurmadokivodksech misses with a head kick.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lester tries to bum rush Nurmadokivodksech with a series of wild strikes but Nurmadokivodksech uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester pushes Nurmadokivodksech back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmadokivodksech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmadokivodksech.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester working aggressively here.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to break free.
Lester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to score a body lock takedown but Lester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester digs a right hand underneath Nurmadokivodksech's ribcage. Nurmadokivodksech let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Lester lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lester stalling against the cage.
Nurmadokivodksech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmadokivodksech tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to break the clinch but Lester is controlling him.

Nurmadokivodksech decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmadokivodksech wants to control but Lester passes easily into half guard.
Nurmadokivodksech is not content to let Lester control the position.
Nurmadokivodksech is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lester in particular looking to stall.
Lester prevents Nurmadokivodksech from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lester 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
During a confident post fight interview, Moe Lester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.