PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nahka
vs
Mongo

191 cm
32
220 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Mongo Mongo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nahka circles away quickly and effectively.
Mongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Mongo Mongo has been cut.
Mongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Mongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nahka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mongo did well to prevent Nahka getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nahka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mongo defending well though.
Mongo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahka looking to pass the guard.
Mongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nahka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mongo's guard.
Nahka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nahka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nahka is working for a submission of some sort.
Nahka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo trying to hold on to Nahka's head to control him but Nahka postures up.
Mongo is controlling Nahka's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Nahka wants to work for an arm triangle but Mongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nahka is looking for a kimura here.
Mongo is looking to escape.
Mongo is looking to improve his position.
Nahka 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.
Mongo trying to control from the bottom.
Mongo tries to roll over but Nahka keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nahka prevents Mongo from improving his position.
Nahka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nahka is taking a breather. Mongo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Nahka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongo is just riding it out for now. Nahka eventually gives up the hold.

Nahka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mongo wants to control but Nahka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mongo has hold of Nahka's hands but Nahka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahka drops an elbow to the side of Mongo's head.

Nahka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mongo defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nahka is working for a kimura but Mongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Mongo is looking to improve his position.

Nahka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongo is just riding it out for now. Nahka eventually gives up the hold.
Mongo is trying to control but can't.

Nahka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nahka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahka throwing strikes from guard but Mongo blocks nicely.
Nahka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Nahka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nahka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahka passes into half guard.
Nahka trying to mount his opponent but Mongo defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahka passes to side control.
Mongo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nahka.
Nahka cracks Mongo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eza Nahka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongo Mongo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mongo connects with a leg kick. Nahka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Nahka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Nahka seems to be working for a kimura but Mongo defends the submission attempt.
Mongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nahka.
Mongo trying to control but Nahka postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nahka is looking to advance position but Mongo won't allow it.
Mongo is looking to control Nahka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mongo avoid being mounted?
Mongo tries to get to full guard but Nahka has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nahka connects with a nice short shot to Mongo's temple.
Mongo trying to control but Nahka postures up.
Mongo gets full guard.
Mongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.
Nahka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahka trying to control but Mongo is working from the bottom.
Nahka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mongo seems keen to control Nahka's posture.
Let's hope that Mongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mongo looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mongo Mongo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mongo leaves Nahka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nahka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mongo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mongo tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo is not content to let Nahka control the position.
Nahka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Nahka crashes against the mat.
Mongo gets back to half guard.
Mongo manages to get to full guard.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Mongo keeps moving.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Nahka preventing the sweep.
Eza Nahka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mongo is trying to keep Nahka in close.
Mongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongo is keeping the position for now.
Nahka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nahka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nahka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mongo is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.
Mongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mongo, not yet.
Nahka throwing strikes from guard but Mongo blocks nicely.
Nahka distracts Mongo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nahka trying to control but Mongo is working from the bottom.
Nahka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mongo controls Nahka momentarily but Nahka frees himself.
Mongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongo is keeping the position for now.
Nahka is in close to Mongo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mongo controls Nahka momentarily but Nahka frees himself.
Mongo keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mongo is looking to clinch but Nahka is avoiding it.
No luck for Nahka with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mongo as he jumps to the side.
Mongo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eza Nahka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mongo Mongo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mongo wants to clinch up but Nahka keeps it at a distance.
Eza Nahka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nahka.
Mongo lands a head shot.
Nahka needs to keep his hands up - Mongo had a free shot at his head there.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt - Mongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nahka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mongo. Nahka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mongo lands a body shot.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mongo throws a body punch but Nahka moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mongo. No joy for Nahka on that attempt.
Mongo misses with a body shot.
Mongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nahka.
Nahka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nahka rather than just go for the knockout.
Mongo leaves Nahka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nahka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mongo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nahka scrambles back to his feet.
Nahka shoots in and drives through. Mongo sprawls well.
Mongo scores with a kick to the body.
Eza Nahka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nahka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mongo throws a head kick that Nahka semi-blocks.
Mongo connects with a high kick.
Nahka dodges the punch combination from Mongo.
Mongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nahka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mongo.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mongo sprawls well. Mongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nahka gets slowly back to his feet.
Mongo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mongo looks to land a combination but Nahka avoids it well.
Mongo stuffs the takedown.
Mongo scores with a jab. Nahka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mongo lands with a nice body kick.
Mongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mongo scores with a jab to the body.
Mongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nahka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mongo.
Mongo Mongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongo. That's going to slow Nahka down.
Mongo misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mongo throws a nice head kick!
Nahka shoots in but Mongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahka manages to avoid it.
Mongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mongo pinned against the ropes. Mongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mongo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mongo but Mongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mongo works the jab nicely.
Mongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nahka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mongo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nahka scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mongo but Mongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mongo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nahka will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mongo.
Mongo misses with a body shot.
Mongo connects with a body shot.
Nahka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mongo Mongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mongo tries to bum rush Nahka with a series of wild strikes but Nahka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mongo lands a jab.
Nahka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mongo pushes Nahka away with a front kick.
Nahka dives in and grabs Mongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mongo pushes down on Nahka's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Mongo as Nahka shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nahka.
Mongo misses the shot to the body.
Mongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mongo Mongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nahka 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 James Glass scores the fight for Mongo Mongo!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mongo Mongo!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mongo Mongo!

Mongo Mongo wins by unanimous decision!
Mongo Mongo gave a mention to Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).