PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tendai Mtarawira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mtarawira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, the beast tribute. Abdul Rashid Naji will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mtarawira
vs
Rashid Naji

180 cm
21
248 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tendai Mtarawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Rashid Naji!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtarawira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tendai Mtarawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Mtarawira.
Mtarawira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naji finds it's way round the side to connect with Mtarawira's head.

It looks like Tendai Mtarawira has been cut.

Naji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mtarawira is trying to stand back up but Naji is controlling him
Naji wants to take a breather but Mtarawira is having none of it.
Mtarawira is looking to get back to is feet but Naji passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naji trying to control the position but Mtarawira is working away.
Mtarawira is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mtarawira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mtarawira tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mtarawira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Mtarawira is rocked!
Naji lands a strong strike to the head of Mtarawira. That's dazed him! Naji looking to finish here. Mtarawira is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Naji lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rashid Naji!
An out of breath Abdul Rashid Naji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.