PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Ascheulov (ranked 5160 p4p, 5809 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 579 p4p, 602 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ascheulov
vs
Nee

185 cm
24
220
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
37
204
4 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Ascheulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ascheulov throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Nee misses with a hook
and Ascheulov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ascheulov lands a really nice looking cross but Nee seems unphased.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascheulov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ascheulov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Nee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nee should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Nee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ascheulov lands an uppercut.
Ascheulov gets through Nee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov prevents a body shot from Nee.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
Nee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee tries to work over Ascheulov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nee works on Ascheulov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Nee working aggressively here.
Nee misses with some punches.
Nee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascheulov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nee misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ascheulov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nee gets through Ascheulov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ascheulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nee rushes Ascheulov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
Ascheulov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ascheulov lands with a right to the head.
Ascheulov blocks an uppercut.
Ascheulov tries a body shot but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nee's elbow.
Nee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nee lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee throws a right and a left that Ascheulov avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nee.
Ascheulov misses with a hook.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Nee's head but Nee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ascheulov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nee is just out of range.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.

Ascheulov pushes Nee up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Ascheulov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Ascheulov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ascheulov. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ascheulov throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nee throws a counter combo.
Nee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ascheulov moves away.
Nee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee wants to clinch.

Nee pushes Ascheulov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ascheulov tries to bum rush Nee with a series of wild strikes but Nee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Nee moves out of range.
Nee looks to land a right hand but Ascheulov moved out of range.

Ascheulov throws a left that rocks Nee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ascheulov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nee regain composure!

Nee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee wants to control but Ascheulov postures up.
Nee is still in real trouble! Can Ascheulov finish him?
Nee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ascheulov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ascheulov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nee wants to slow Ascheulov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Ascheulov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ascheulov on the side of the head.
Nee tries to bum rush Ascheulov with a series of wild strikes but Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nee throws a series of punches but Ascheulov moves out of range.
Nee lands a really nice looking cross but Ascheulov seems unphased.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ascheulov backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Ascheulov manages to avoid it all.
Nee throws out a loose jab but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ascheulov closes the distance but Nee moves to the side
and Nee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ascheulov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nee goes down! Can Ascheulov finish him!?
Ascheulov postures up in Nee's guard and throws a big left but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nee is on top in guard.

Ascheulov controls Nee momentarily but Nee frees himself.
Nee pushing down on Ascheulov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nee trying to mount his opponent but Ascheulov defends it.
Nee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov gets full guard.
Nee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ascheulov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ascheulov, not yet.
Ascheulov is working hard here to advance position.
Ascheulov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ascheulov looking to control.

That's four 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.
Nee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ascheulov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nee's guard.

Nee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Nee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Ascheulov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ascheulov controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascheulov is trying to hold Nee in close to prevent damage but Nee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Ascheulov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov with a nice cross.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ascheulov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ascheulov swivels and escapes.
Ascheulov throws a big counter combination but Nee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.

Ascheulov clinches.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascheulov.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ascheulov with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ascheulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ascheulov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee moves forwards but Ascheulov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ascheulov throws a nice looking combination but Nee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ascheulov lands a jab to the head.
Nee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Nee. That snapped Ascheulov's head back.
Ascheulov finds Nee's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nee flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ascheulov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nee will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Ascheulov!