PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Boateng (ranked 4151 p4p, 5817 weight class) and Issam Nassiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boateng comes to the cage accompanied by Separate Ways. Issam Nassiri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boateng
vs
Nassiri

169 cm
18
133
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
130
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ismael Boateng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Issam Nassiri!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Boateng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nassiri throws a head kick but Boateng moves out of range.
Boateng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boateng closes the distance and clinches up with Nassiri, looking for a takedown. Boateng pushes Nassiri against the cage but Nassiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Nassiri.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nassiri is looking to slow Boateng down with leg kicks.
Boateng has a takedown stuffed.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Nassiri lands but Boateng takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassiri throws a head kick that half lands.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a head kick but Boateng moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nassiri lands a nice looking body kick.
Nassiri scores with a head kick.
Nassiri throws a front kick aimed at Boateng's knee but Boateng avoids it well.
Boateng appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
Nassiri looks winded!
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Issam Nassiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boateng or perhaps it was just good defense by Nassiri, which made it look bad.
Boateng throws a series of punches but Nassiri avoids them all with ease.
Boateng blocks a head kick by Nassiri.
Nassiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Boateng throws a big counter combination but Nassiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Nassiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boateng is looking to counter the offense by Nassiri and move into the clinch.
Boateng moves out of range as Nassiri throws a body kick.
Boateng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nassiri sprawls and moves away.
Boateng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nassiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Nassiri misses

and Boateng moves into the clinch.
Nassiri wants to break free but Boateng has control.
Boateng slowing the pace effectively.
Nassiri wants to stall.
Nassiri is pressed up against the cage. Boateng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nassiri down to the mat. Nassiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boateng.
Boateng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nassiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nassiri lands a high kick!
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassiri swivels and escapes.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nassiri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nassiri throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Nassiri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nassiri lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boateng.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Nassiri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boateng lands with a nice combination. Nassiri backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boateng lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boateng looks for a takedown but Nassiri sprawls well.
Nassiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nassiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boateng. That did some damage!
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boateng has a takedown stuffed.
Nassiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nassiri with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issam Nassiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick

and Boateng counters by clinching up.
Nassiri is trying to break the clinch but Boateng is controlling him.
Boateng is trying to break free.
Nassiri throws an elbow but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boateng. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nassiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boateng's efforts to push away.
Nassiri wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng keeps control of Nassiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boateng avoids it.
Boateng drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassiri stalling in the clinch but Boateng improves position.
Nassiri tries to break free but Boateng pushes him back against the cage.
Nassiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boateng.
Nassiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Boateng avoids the damage to the body.

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.
Boateng tries to score a body lock takedown but Nassiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassiri tries to break free but Boateng pushes him back against the cage.
Boateng avoids a wild elbow strike from Nassiri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boateng as Nassiri tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boateng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nassiri.
Nassiri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassiri misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nassiri is trying to force a seperation but Boateng has the dominant position.
Nassiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boateng has him pressed against the cage.

Boateng jumps guard and drags Nassiri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boateng working a defensive guard here.

Nassiri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boateng, up you get!
Nassiri scores with a head kick. Boateng tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boateng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boateng somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nassiri misses with a head kick.
Nassiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nassiri can pounce on him.
Issam Nassiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Nassiri is breathing heavily.
Nassiri throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Nassiri misses
and Boateng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Nassiri is rocked!
No luck for Boateng with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boateng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassiri swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issam Nassiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nassiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick and Boateng moves out of range easily.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Boateng with that takedown attempt.
Ismael Boateng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boateng shoots in looking for a takedown but Nassiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boateng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Issam Nassiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng is looking to chop away at Nassiri's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nassiri.
Boateng shoots for a takedown but Nassiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boateng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nassiri tries to avoid it but Boateng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nassiri to the ground. Nassiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nassiri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boateng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boateng somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nassiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boateng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boateng shoots in looking for a takedown. Nassiri tries to sprawl out of it but Boateng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nassiri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boateng fails with the takedown.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick and Boateng moves out of range easily.
Boateng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassiri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nassiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boateng looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nassiri fakes the leg kick and cracks Boateng in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Nassiri as Boateng shoots in.
Boateng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boateng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nassiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nassiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nassiri throws a lazy head kick

and Boateng counters by clinching up.
Nassiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Boateng gets an underhook and turns Nassiri into the cage.
Nassiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismael Boateng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nassiri is trying to break the clinch but Boateng is controlling him.
Boateng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nassiri just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassiri wants to break free but Boateng has control.
Boateng keeps control of Nassiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nassiri is trying to stall.
Boateng is working for takedown but Nassiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boateng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassiri is trying to force a seperation but Boateng has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Boateng as the two fighters clinch.
Issam Nassiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nassiri is looking to break free of the clinch but Boateng has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issam Nassiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nassiri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issam Nassiri!