PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Mathers Lll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bruce Mathers Lll has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruce Mathers Lll seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mathers Lll
vs
Nash

174 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Mathers Lll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Nash!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers Lll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mathers Lll duly obliges.

It looks like Robin Nash has been cut.
Nash thuds a left hand into Mathers Lll's body.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mathers Lll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathers Lll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nash.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nash has eaten all the pies!
Nash misses with the combination.
Nash throws a head kick that half lands.
Mathers Lll looks to throw the jab but Nash is out of range.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
Mathers Lll misses the jab.
Nash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nash.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
Nash lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Nash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a head kick that Mathers Lll semi-blocks.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathers Lll.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathers Lll.
Nash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathers Lll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nash eats them both and turns towards Mathers Lll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mathers Lll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathers Lll dodges the punch combination from Nash.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
Mathers Lll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Mathers Lll misses with a few strikes there.
Nash connects with an inside leg kick.
Robin Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mathers Lll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nash doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nash misses with a double jab

and Mathers Lll counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Nash down! Mathers Lll is looking to finish but Nash is intelligently defending himself.

Nash is rocked!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Mathers Lll decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nash, up you get!
Nash is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathers Lll finish him?
Mathers Lll dodges the punch combination from Nash.
Nash seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathers Lll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Nash.
Nash scores with a head kick. Mathers Lll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mathers Lll. That snapped Nash's head back.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash throws an overhand right that lands on Mathers Lll's shoulder, as Mathers Lll tries to avoid the shot.
Nash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mathers Lll.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Mathers Lll counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Nash misses
and Mathers Lll counters with a straight right hand.
Nash throws a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Nash has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mathers Lll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nash scores with a head kick.
That kick from Nash tenderised Mathers Lll's leg. Mathers Lll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nash throws a combination that misses
letting Mathers Lll counter with a right hand.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Mathers Lll counters with a left and a right that stings Nash.
Nash looks winded!
Nash misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nash misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash looks to land a combination but Mathers Lll avoids it well.
Mathers Lll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nash.
Nash misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathers Lll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mathers Lll cracks Nash with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers Lll avoids the head kick by Nash.
Some wild striking there from Mathers Lll.
Mathers Lll throws out a loose jab but Nash uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mathers Lll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Nash's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left lands for Mathers Lll.
Mathers Lll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathers Lll avoids the head kick by Nash.
Nash throws a sloppy body shot
and Mathers Lll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nash misses with a few strikes there.
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
Nash lands a head kick. Mathers Lll smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Nash misses.
Nash misses with the combination.
Nash scores with a three punch combo!
Nash throws a head kick but Mathers Lll moves out of range.
Mathers Lll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nash.
Nash goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Mathers Lll throws a big shot that misses.
Mathers Lll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers Lll's head.
Nash throws a right and a left that Mathers Lll avoids nicely.
Nash looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers Lll is just out of range.
Nash ducks right into an uppercut from Mathers Lll.
Mathers Lll staying out of range there.
Mathers Lll blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash swinging wildly here.
Nash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mathers Lll.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mathers Lll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers Lll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nash.
Nice shot lands for Mathers Lll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Nash misses
and Mathers Lll counters with a one-two to the body.

That has opened up Robin Nash's cut even more.
Mathers Lll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Bruce Mathers Lll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers Lll misses with a double jab
and Nash counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathers Lll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathers Lll lunges at Nash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nash's hand.
Nash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers Lll moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Nash misses with a combination
and Mathers Lll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nash misses with a body kick.
Nash throws a nice head kick!
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathers Lll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathers Lll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mathers Lll lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers Lll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nash throws a head kick but Mathers Lll moves out of range.
Nash misses with a two punch combination.
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Mathers Lll finds it's way through Nash's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers Lll on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers Lll throws out the jab.
No joy there for Nash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Mathers Lll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Nash's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mathers Lll throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash fails to land with a series of punches.
Nash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers Lll.
Nash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mathers Lll will feel that in the morning.
Nash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nash lands a head kick!
Nash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathers Lll.
Mathers Lll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathers Lll lands a really nice looking cross but Nash seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Nash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers Lll's head.
Nash throws a series of punches but Mathers Lll avoids them all with ease.
Mathers Lll looks to land a right hand but Nash moved out of range.
A punch combination from Mathers Lll misses.
A jab from Mathers Lll misses.
Nash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mathers Lll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nash.
Mathers Lll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nash lands a head kick. Mathers Lll smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nash.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Mathers Lll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mathers Lll blocks a head kick by Nash.
Nash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers Lll's head.
Nash looks to land a combination but Mathers Lll avoids it well.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathers Lll misses with a double jab.
Nash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nash's head.
Nash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers Lll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathers Lll has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robin Nash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers Lll looks to land a combination but Nash avoids it well.
Nash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mathers Lll's head.
Nash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathers Lll counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mathers Lll misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Mathers Lll - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Nash. Those never looked like landing.
Nash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers Lll lands a two punch combo.
Nash throws a series of punches but Mathers Lll moves out of range.
Mathers Lll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nash shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mathers Lll eats them both and turns towards Nash to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathers Lll.
Nash misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mathers Lll. Mathers Lll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathers Lll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruce Mathers Lll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathers Lll blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mathers Lll has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Mathers Lll!