PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 4347 p4p, 4607 weight class) and Rico Axelrod (ranked 428 p4p, 442 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Amadaus
vs
Axelrod

175 cm
18
136
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Axelrod!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelrod tries to clinch up but Amadaus circles away and keeps his distance.

Amadaus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amadaus works on Axelrod's body with a couple of short punches.
Amadaus controlling the action here for a moment.
Axelrod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amadaus as Axelrod tries to tie him up.
Axelrod leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Axelrod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Axelrod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Axelrod.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Axelrod.
Axelrod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Amadaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amadaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axelrod wants to clinch up but Amadaus keeps it at a distance.
Axelrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amadaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Amadaus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Axelrod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Axelrod wants to stand up but Amadaus is controlling him.
Amadaus postures up and lands a big shot to Axelrod's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Axelrod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amadaus is controlling him.

Amadaus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Axelrod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amadaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelrod is just out of range.

Amadaus clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amadaus effectively controlling the action here.
Axelrod is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amadaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!