PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zues Hades (ranked 4442 p4p, 24785 weight class) and Khabib Nutsniffer (ranked 0 p4p, 576 weight class). Khabib Nutsniffer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hades
vs
Nutsniffer

179 cm
25
230
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
265
4 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zues Hades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Khabib Nutsniffer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hades pushes Nutsniffer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutsniffer tries to pull guard but Hades holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutsniffer drops back down to his feet.

Hades tightens his grip and picks Nutsniffer up, before dumping him to the ground. Nutsniffer manages to land in guard.
Nutsniffer is wriggling around but Hades manages to pass to half guard.

Hades drops an elbow to the side of Nutsniffer's head.

Hades seems to be working for a kimura but Nutsniffer defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nutsniffer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hades perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hades seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutsniffer for as long as he can get away with.
Hades winds up and cracks Nutsniffer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Hades connects with a nice short shot to Nutsniffer's temple.
Hades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hades working over Nutsniffer with some ground and pound. Nutsniffer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hades performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nutsniffer is trying to control but can't.
Hades has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nutsniffer looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hades sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hades seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hades is nestled in close to Nutsniffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hades takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hades trying to mount his opponent but Nutsniffer defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutsniffer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hades.
Nutsniffer tries to kick Hades off but Hades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutsniffer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hades scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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.
Nutsniffer wants to improve his position but Hades is controlling well.
Hades prevents Nutsniffer from standing back up.
Hades not doing much here.
Hades wants to stand up but Nutsniffer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hades closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutsniffer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hades landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Hades dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hades feints and as Nutsniffer raises his hands in defense, Hades changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hades with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nutsniffer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades chips away with some ground and pound.
Hades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutsniffer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hades is controlling him.
Zues Hades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.
Nutsniffer is trying to work for a sweep but Hades has mounted him!
Hades scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nutsniffer?
Hades lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hades cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hades tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Hades with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hades controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hades is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nutsniffer is surviving well by controlling Hades's body position as best he can.
Hades sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hades unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades controlling the pace for now.
Hades is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Hades is working for a guillotine from mount but Nutsniffer frees his head quite easily.
Hades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutsniffer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Nutsniffer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Hades dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hades moves into range and clinches up with Nutsniffer.

Hades drags the fight down to the ground.
Hades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutsniffer's guard.

Hades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutsniffer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hades is controlling him.
Nutsniffer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutsniffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutsniffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hades lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nutsniffer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutsniffer can't keep his opponent in guard - Hades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hades is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nutsniffer taking some punishment here, with Hades in his half 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.
Hades controlling the action here.

Hades is looking for a kimura here.
Hades performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hades works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hades is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nutsniffer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hades has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nutsniffer's face.
Hades landing strikes from the mount and Nutsniffer is in trouble!
Hades takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutsniffer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hades scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Hades working for a guillotine from mount but Nutsniffer is in no mood to give up.
Hades controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hades landing punches.
Khabib Nutsniffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zues Hades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hades controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Hades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hades 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Hades!