PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Jj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jj
vs
Nieds

170 cm
27
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
240 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Senior Jj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jj doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nieds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Nieds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nieds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nieds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Nieds.
Jj tries for a takedown but Nieds manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senior Jj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieds prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jj fails to pull guard.
Jj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jj has Nieds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nieds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nieds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jj tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nieds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jj up against the cage.
Nieds lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieds stops a takedown attempt from Jj.
A hook to the body from Nieds.
Jj is breathing heavily.
Nieds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jj backwards.
Jj can't break the clinch.
Jj taking a breather.
A short left from Nieds.
Jj jumps guard but Nieds stands there with Jj around his waist. Jj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nieds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Nieds.
Nieds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nieds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Nieds on the inside.
Nieds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nieds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jj is trying to maintain a safe position but Nieds gets an underhook and turns Jj into the cage.
Nieds stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Todd Nieds.
Good standup being displayed there by Nieds as he connects with a hook.
Nieds scores with a jab. Jj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!

Jj drives through and clinches with Nieds against the cage.
Nieds lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nieds as the two fighters clinch.
Nieds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nieds lands with a short shot to the head.
Nieds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jj or not.
Nieds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jjs head.
Nieds lands an uppercut.
Nieds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Nieds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jj wants to get back to striking at distance but Nieds won't allow it.
Jj working hard to break the clinch.
Jj fails to pull guard.
Nieds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jj's efforts to push away.
Jj fails to pull guard.
Nieds cracks Jj with a nice body shot.
Jj jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nieds walks away with a smile on his face. Jj gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jj shoots in looking for a takedown. Nieds tries to sprawl out of it but Jj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nieds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nieds lands with an overhand left.
Nieds feints a jab promting Jj to slip. Nieds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Todd Nieds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nieds rushes Jj and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jj tries to circle away but Nieds has him pinned against the cage.
Jj tries to pull guard but Nieds won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nieds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nieds lands a hook that snaps the head of Jj backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nieds.
Nieds lands a hook that snaps the head of Jj backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nieds.
Nieds lands a nice uppercut.
Nieds keeps control of Jj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nieds lands with a left to the head.
Jj takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nieds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Nieds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nieds lands a nice shot that snaps Jj's head back.
Nieds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jj's sensitive parts.
Nieds lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nieds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Nieds.

Nieds moves into the clinch successfully.
Nieds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nieds lands a hook that snaps the head of Jj backwards.
Jj takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nieds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Todd Nieds.
Nieds connects with a right hand. Jj shakes it off.
Nieds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nieds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jjs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Nice combo by Nieds! Oh, that's hurt him - Jj falls to the canvas and Nieds follows him into side control.

It looks like Senior Jj has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Jj's face as Nieds controls the position.
Jj is looking to regain half guard here but Nieds keeps moving and retains side control.
Jj is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieds moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieds controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nieds avoids the attempt from Jj to control.
Nieds controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jj wants to hold on but Nieds pushes him away.
Jj is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nieds controlling the position easily from mount.
Jj wants to control but Nieds is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nieds looking to control but Jj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jj has Nieds up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd Nieds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nieds.
A short body shot lands from Nieds as the two fighters clinch.
Nieds lands with a left to the head.
Nieds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nieds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nieds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jj up against the cage.
Jj tries to break the clinch but Nieds is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Nieds.
Nieds stalls.
Nieds is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Nieds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Senior Jj's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nieds connects with a body shot that sends Jj's belly button to the back.
Nieds punishes Jj's body with a nice straight punch.
Nieds lands a right hook to the body.
Nieds lands with a hook. Jj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd Nieds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nieds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jj momentarily.
Nieds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nieds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Senior Jj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nieds cracks Jj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nieds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Nieds moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jj goes down! Can Nieds finish him!?

Jj is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Todd Nieds wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nieds connects with a body shot that sends Jj's belly button to the back.
Nieds thuds his right hand into Jj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Nieds instigates a clinch.
Jj tries to pull guard but Nieds won't allow it.
Nieds just leaning against Jj, taking a breather.
Nieds digs a right hand into Jj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jj's gas tank.
Todd Nieds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Nieds.
Nieds pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
A right hand to the body from Nieds.
Nieds pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nieds.
Jj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nieds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jj up against the cage.
Nieds continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Todd Nieds.

Jj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nieds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nieds scores with a shot to the side of Jj's head.
Nieds keeps control of Jj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nieds lands with a right to the head.
Nieds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senior Jj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieds digs a right hand into Jj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jj's gas tank.
Nieds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nieds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieds pushes Jj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nieds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nieds pushes Jj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nieds.
Jj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nieds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nieds stalling in the clinch.
Nieds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nieds lands a body punch.
Jj letting Nieds take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nieds as Jj tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieds scores with a shot to the side of Jj's head.
Nieds slows down the pace here.
Senior Jj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieds gets underhooks to prevent Jj's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Nieds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nieds 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 John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Nieds!