PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandre Nadareishvili (ranked 1477 p4p, 1181 weight class) and Colton Wilder (ranked 193 p4p, 165 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilder's choice of entrance music: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nadareishvili
vs
Wilder

190 cm
21
245
5 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
275
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilder drives through with a takedown into Nadareishvili's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder passes into half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Nadareishvili's hands, connecting with Nadareishvili's forehead.
Wilder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nadareishvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nadareishvili is looking to improve his position.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nadareishvili's coaches at Eastern Queens MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadareishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadareishvili tries to get out of the position.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but Nadareishvili defending well.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Nadareishvili's temple.
Nadareishvili is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder winds up and cracks Nadareishvili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadareishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Nadareishvili won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili taking some punishment here, with Wilder in his half guard.
Wilder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is controlling the pace.
Wilder trying to control from half guard but Nadareishvili is working away.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadareishvili defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nadareishvili tries to get to full guard but Wilder has control of the leg.
Nadareishvili is trying to control but can't.
Wilder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nadareishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadareishvili trying to control but Wilder postures up.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Nadareishvili is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nadareishvili enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nadareishvili manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Nadareishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looks for a takedown but Nadareishvili sprawls well.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nadareishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadareishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadareishvili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nadareishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadareishvili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Nadareishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilder shoots in and bounces Nadareishvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilder forces his way into half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder wants to control but Nadareishvili is keeping him busy.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is thwarting Nadareishvili's attempts to control the position.
Nadareishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilder throwing shots but Nadareishvili is blocking nicely.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadareishvili defending well though.
Wilder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nadareishvili!
Wilder breaks from Nadareishvili's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilder working the ground and pound effectively.
Wilder with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilder landing punches.
Wilder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder cracks Nadareishvili with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder controlling from the full mount.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadareishvili hang on?
Nadareishvili taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wilder connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Nadareishvili is rocked!
Wilder postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nadareishvili out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Wilder goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Colton Wilder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.