PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr's entrance music is Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr
vs
Todd

188 cm
29
200 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Todd!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Marco Todd has been cut.
A jab from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a looping left.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marco Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nahasapimapetilan Jr on the side of the head.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Nahasapimapetilan Jr off balance momentarily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nahasapimapetilan Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nahasapimapetilan Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nahasapimapetilan Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd swings for the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a head kick. Todd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nahasapimapetilan Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Todd.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd avoiding damage as Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws knees to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
A short right from Todd.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Todd.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stalling.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nahasapimapetilan Jr to work.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nahasapimapetilan Jr backwards.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to stall but Todd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd avoids the elbow strike from Nahasapimapetilan Jr, against the cage.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps control of Todd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd has Nahasapimapetilan Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Nahasapimapetilan Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stalling in the clinch but Todd improves position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Nahasapimapetilan Jr's ribcage. Nahasapimapetilan Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Todd is struggling to control the position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nahasapimapetilan Jr as Todd tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Nahasapimapetilan Jr controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Todd's cut.
That's time! Nahasapimapetilan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
A head kick misses from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a straight left.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd lands a jab to Nahasapimapetilan Jr's midsection.
Todd misses with the combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nahasapimapetilan Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todd throws a hook but Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks it.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nahasapimapetilan Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Nahasapimapetilan Jr's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nahasapimapetilan Jr can pounce on him.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd lands a front kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Nahasapimapetilan Jr's leg but Nahasapimapetilan Jr calmly moves out of range.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd looks for the body kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr saw that one coming.
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
A slow jab from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses its intended target.
Todd moves out of range as Nahasapimapetilan Jr strikes.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd moves out of range as Nahasapimapetilan Jr strikes.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd looks for the body kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr saw that one coming.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands but Todd takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Todd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd swings for the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Todd cracks Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd avoids the body shot from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a jab.

Todd is rocked!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr drops Todd with a huge uppercut! Todd drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nahasapimapetilan Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.