PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze's entrance music is Pendulum - Slam. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blaze
vs
This

190 cm
31
214 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

192 cm
33
235 lbs
36 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

KAISER Nutrition (160!)
Conviction

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 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nino Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This misses the shot to the body.
This displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Nino Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaze attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by This.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze throws a push kick but This slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Blaze is predictable there
and This counters with a left to the body.
Blaze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt This.

Blaze tries to keep at a distance but This has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blaze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaze tries to stall but This uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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!
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze swings wildly with an uppercut but This uses good head movement to avoid it.
This stalling in the clinch but Blaze improves position.
Blaze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaze takes a shot to the head.
This misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze lands an uppercut.
This tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze pushes This back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This taking a breather.
This tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaze throws a sloppy body shot
and This counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze moves out of range of the body kick from This.
This tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from This.
This keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze misses with a combination

and This moves into the clinch.
Blaze stalling in the clinch.
This working aggressively here.
This tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Blaze breaks the clinch.

This clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as This controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on This - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
Blaze wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Blaze.
This tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from This.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaze.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaze's elbow.
Blaze tries to circle away but This has him pinned against the cage.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but This is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Blaze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaze has This pushed against the cage.
This misses with a body punch.
Blaze blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This misses with a body punch.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Blaze swings wildly with an uppercut but This uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conquer This will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

This doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and This moves out of range easily.
A jab from Blaze misses.
A punch lands to the side of This 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Blaze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Blaze - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! This slams his shin into Blaze's torso.
This tries to clinch up.
Blaze throws a nice inside leg kick.
This throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This misses with a head kick.
This takes a kick to the side of the head.
This wants to land a leg kick but Blaze is out of range.
This throws a head kick that half lands.

This rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.
This misses with a body punch.
Conquer This seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
This blocking some punches.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
This blocks a body shot from Blaze.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by This as Blaze tries to tie him up.
Blaze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning This up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze tries a body shot but This blocks it.
This lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This misses with a hook to the ribs.
This misses with a body punch.
Blaze stalling in the clinch but This improves position.
This misses with a punch on the inside.
This swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
This is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blaze wants to stall.
Blaze swings wildly with an uppercut but This uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Blaze back against the cage.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
This working aggressively here.
Blaze looking to slow down the pace here.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
This lands with a left to the head.
Blaze blocking some punches.
This misses with a punch to the body.
This prevents a body shot from Blaze.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Blaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down This.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.
This tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
This blocks a body shot from Blaze.
Blaze has a couple of punches blocked by This.
Blaze slowing the pace effectively.
Blaze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt This or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This scores with a shot to the side of Blaze's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
Blaze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaze's elbow.
This tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conquer This will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by This.
This checks a low kick from Blaze.
This goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaze avoids the head kick by This.
Blaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have This backpedaling.
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!
Blaze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
This moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but This was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through This's defenses.
A clash of legs there as Blaze blocks the low kick.
This is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses This's sensitive parts.
Blaze connects with a right hand. This shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Blaze stuns This with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blaze.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up but This swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Blaze rushes This and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nino Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conquer This is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze displaying some good clinch control by pressing This up against the cage.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by This.
A right hand to the body from Blaze.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
Blaze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaze throws a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Blaze.
Blaze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
This keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
This wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Blaze misses.
Blaze avoids the head kick by This.
Blaze throws a low kick, looking for This's leg but This calmly moves out of range.
This moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nino Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but This manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze lands a front kick.
Blaze feints and then cracks This's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow This down.
Blaze cracks This with a good jab.
This tries to clinch up.
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Blaze clinches.
Blaze slows down the pace here.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think This has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conquer This!
Conquer This tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.