PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snatch Dat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dat comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Nayoui has chosen nWo Theme as his entrance music. Noriyuki Nayoui has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Snatch Dat's chin.

Dat
vs
Nayoui

190 cm
27
214 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
218 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snatch Dat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noriyuki Nayoui!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayoui throws a nice looking combination but Dat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dat dodges the punch combination from Nayoui.
Dat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Dat.
Dat blocks a jab.
Dat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nayoui counters with a right hand to the body.
Dat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nayoui.
Dat throws the left hand but Nayoui avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayoui throws a hook but Dat avoids it easily.
Dat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nayoui tries to avoid it but Dat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nayoui to the ground. Nayoui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nayoui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayoui won't allow Dat to pass to mount.
Dat working over Nayoui with some ground and pound. Nayoui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dat wants to pass to mount but Nayoui is defending the position.
Nayoui wants to control but Dat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nayoui is controlling Dat's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Dat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nayoui is just riding it out for now. Dat eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayoui pushes Dat off looking to stand but Dat dives back in and keeps control.
Dat 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.

That's two 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.
Dat throwing shots but Nayoui is blocking nicely.
Nayoui wants to improve his position but Dat is controlling well.
Nayoui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nayoui scores with a three punch combo!
Dat misses with a double jab
and Nayoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snatch Dat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayoui connects with a crisp jab.
Dat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Dat.
Nayoui catches Dat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dat misses with an uppercut.
Dat throws a hook to the side of Nayoui's head but Nayoui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dat counters with a left to the body.
Noriyuki Nayoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dat connects with a crisp jab.
Dat throws out a loose jab but Nayoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nayoui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nayoui as he jumps to the side.
Nayoui misses with a combination
and Dat counters with a left to the body.
Dat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dat misses with a double jab
and Dat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dat tries to bum rush Nayoui with a series of wild strikes but Nayoui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nayoui lands a nice shot that snaps Dat's head back.
Dat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nayoui sprawls well. Nayoui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dat gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Dat. That snapped Nayoui's head back.

Dat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nayoui sprawls well initially but Dat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dat misses with a head shot. Nayoui uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dat is looking to work some ground and pound but Nayoui has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snatch Dat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nayoui defending well as Dat loads up on a big left hand.
Dat clobbers Nayoui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Dat.
Nayoui throws the left hand but Dat avoids the punch easily.
Dat throws a chopping leg kick but Nayoui manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dat misses with a hook. Nayoui ducked under it nicely.
Dat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nayoui.
Snatch Dat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dat moves out of range as Nayoui strikes.
Dat looks to land a left hand but Nayoui moved out of range nicely.
Dat tried to score with a low kick but Nayoui checks it.
Nayoui throws a hook but Dat blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dat shoots in looking for a takedown. Nayoui tries to sprawl out of it but Dat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nayoui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dat throws a hook but Nayoui blocks it.
Nayoui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dat misses.
Dat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Nayoui misses.
Dat is looking to score with low kicks.
Dat misses with a series of wild punches.
Dat ducks right into an uppercut from Nayoui.

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.
Nayoui moves out of range as Dat strikes.
Nayoui ducks under a wild hook from Dat.
Nayoui slips a straight right by Dat.
Dat throws a lazy right hand but Nayoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nayoui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nayoui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nayoui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dat.
Dat throws an overhand right that lands on Nayoui's shoulder, as Nayoui tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dat misses the target.
Dat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nayoui.
Nayoui looks to land a right hand but Dat moved out of range.
Dat misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nayoui circles away.
Nayoui throws a sloppy body shot
and Dat counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dat.
Dat lunges at Nayoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nayoui's hand.
Nayoui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nayoui.
Dat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nayoui.
Dat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nayoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dat moves away.
Dat throws a hook to the side of Nayoui's head but Nayoui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Dat throws a big shot that misses.
Nayoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dat.
Nayoui misses with a few strikes there.
Dat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dat misses with a hook.
Dat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dat cracks Nayoui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nayoui misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snatch Dat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dat throws the left hand but Nayoui avoids the punch easily.
Nayoui misses with a looping left.
Dat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nayoui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nayoui darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Nayoui.
Dat tries for a takedown but Nayoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dat misses the target.
Dat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nayoui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Dat misses with a body shot
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Nayoui - just one landing.
Dat shoots in for a double leg but Nayoui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayoui connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Nayoui.
Nayoui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dat tries to move into range but Nayoui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nayoui is out of range.
Nayoui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nayoui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dat throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dat misses.
Dat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nayoui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nayoui misses with a body shot.
Dat misses with a double jab
and Nayoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayoui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayoui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dat looks to land a left hand but Nayoui moved out of range nicely.
Nayoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dat moves away.
Nayoui misses with a wild combination.
Dat jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nayoui.
Nayoui lands with a right hand.
Dat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nayoui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nayoui throws a nice looking combination but Dat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dat misses with a double jab
and Nayoui counters with a three punch combo that has Dat backing up. Dat nods at Nayoui to acknowledge the strikes.
Dat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nayoui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nayoui slips a jab and a cross from Dat.
Nayoui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Noriyuki Nayoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dat slips a jab from Nayoui.
Dat misses with a looping right.
Dat misses with a takedown attempt - Nayoui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nayoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nayoui misses with a double jab
and Dat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayoui has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noriyuki Nayoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dat misses with a combination
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Noriyuki Nayoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snatch Dat!