PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SO NASTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. SO NASTY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

NASTY
vs
Blackwater

189 cm
25
213 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SO NASTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NASTY shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwater sprawls well. Blackwater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NASTY gets slowly back to his feet.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt - Blackwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
NASTY swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
Blackwater is looking to clinch but NASTY is avoiding it.
NASTY looks for a takedown but Blackwater sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

NASTY tries to keep at a distance but Blackwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackwater working NASTY over with knees to the body.
Blackwater scores with a knee to the head.
Blackwater stops a takedown attempt from NASTY.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NASTY goes for a takedown attempt but Blackwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for NASTY with that takedown attempt.
NASTY looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

NASTY throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. NASTY is in Blackwater's guard.
NASTY preventing the sweep.
Blackwater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackwater pulls NASTY in close to prevent any damage.

Blackwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Blackwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NASTY defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NASTY passes Blackwater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
NASTY trying to pass the guard but Blackwater defending well.
Blackwater is trying to get back to full guard.

NASTY is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackwater is just riding it out for now. NASTY eventually gives up the hold.
Blackwater moves into full guard.
NASTY with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NASTY is working Blackwater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
NASTY thows a big elbow that misses.
Blackwater keeping moving, preventing NASTY from controlling successfully.
NASTY throws and elbow that misses. Blackwater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in NASTY's guard. Nice move by Blackwater!

NASTY is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackwater defends well.

NASTY is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NASTY is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackwater trying to control but NASTY is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NASTY can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackwater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
NASTY tries to roll over but Blackwater keeps him under control.
Blackwater wants to stand up but NASTY is controlling the position.
Blackwater is keen to just control but NASTY is a slippery customer.
Blackwater throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackwater works his way into full mount!
Blackwater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as NASTY is looking to escape.
NASTY is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackwater doesn't manage to clinch there - NASTY circles away.
NASTY shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackwater defends it nicely.
Blackwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. NASTY manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater wants to clinch up but NASTY keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NASTY looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackwater is fending him off so far but NASTY persists. Nope, Blackwater circles away and we're back to standing.

NASTY gets tackled into the cage by Blackwater. Blackwater maintains the clinch.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above NASTY 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NASTY is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NASTY has Blackwater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackwater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackwater effectively controlling the action here.
NASTY can't get the takedown.
Blackwater has NASTY pushed against the cage.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head.
Blackwater working NASTY over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackwater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning NASTY up against the cage.
Blackwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has NASTY in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
NASTY takes a knee to the side of the body.
NASTY takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blackwater lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blackwater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackwater connects with a nasty looking knee right to NASTY's face.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. NASTY won't want to take too many of those.
Blackwater unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blackwater stalling.
NASTY takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blackwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has NASTY in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blackwater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blackwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blackwater with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blackwater holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwater landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bronn Blackwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackwater utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blackwater prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackwater with a knee to the head.
Blackwater lands an elbow that stopped NASTY in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has NASTY in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Blackwater.
Blackwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has NASTY in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blackwater obliges.
Blackwater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blackwater scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackwater connects with a nasty looking knee right to NASTY's face.
Blackwater landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NASTY managing to block the knees to the body from Blackwater.
NASTY tries for a takedown but Blackwater manages to get underhooks.
Blackwater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NASTY is working for takedown but Blackwater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blackwater obliges.
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. NASTY won't want to take too many of those.
Blackwater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blackwater lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater crunches a lovely knee into NASTY's ribcage.
NASTY tries for a takedown but Blackwater manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackwater - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackwater scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackwater lands a knee to the body.
NASTY takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. NASTY won't want to take too many of those.
NASTY avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackwater.
Blackwater is pressed up against the cage. NASTY has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackwater down to the mat. Blackwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blackwater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NASTY.
NASTY shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwater sprawls well. Blackwater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NASTY gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronn Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackwater moves in looking to clinch but NASTY pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronn Blackwater 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. This is the final round!

NASTY shoots in and drives through. Blackwater sprawls well.
Blackwater scores with a nice body kick.
Blackwater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NASTY shoots in but Blackwater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Blackwater.
Blackwater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick from Blackwater.

Blackwater has NASTY up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NASTY being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above NASTY 's eye.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head.
Blackwater lands an elbow inside that NASTY shrugs off.

It looks like SO NASTY has been cut.
Blackwater connects with a knee to the head.
Blackwater displaying some good clinch control by pressing NASTY up against the cage.
Blackwater scores with a knee to the head.
NASTY takes an elbow to the forehead.
NASTY drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blackwater pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NASTY paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SO NASTY has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronn Blackwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackwater has managed to clinch.
NASTY wants a takedown but no success here.
Blackwater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blackwater leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackwater.
A bit of stalling here from Blackwater.
Blackwater unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blackwater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackwater gets underhooks to prevent NASTY's takedown attempt.
Blackwater landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blackwater lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. NASTY won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater has NASTY pressed against the cage.
Blackwater with a knee to the head.
NASTY is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blackwater has NASTY pressed against the cage.
Blackwater connects with a knee to the head.
NASTY drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackwater lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above NASTY 's eye.

That's four 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.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above NASTY 's eye.
The referee calls for Blackwater to work.
Blackwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NASTY tries for a takedown. No joy.
NASTY is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackwater.
Blackwater holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwater gets underhooks to prevent NASTY's takedown attempt.
Blackwater lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blackwater lands an elbow inside.
Blackwater stalls.
Blackwater connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronn Blackwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackwater has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronn Blackwater!