PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp's entrance music is Immortal Technique-Cause Of Death. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sharp
vs
Nuff

225 cm
18
224 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good kicks
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuff is looking to score with low kicks.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharp throws a solid leg kick but Nuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharp.
Sharp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Nuff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick.
As Nuff backs away, Sharp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nuff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuff punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Sharp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Sharp.
Nuff throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick from Nuff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nuff's calf.
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nuff. That's going to slow Sharp down.
Sharp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nuff.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuff's coach down at Last Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nuff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuff is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
Nuff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nuff tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sharp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nuff throws a front kick aimed at Sharp's knee but Sharp avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharp.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Nuff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nuff doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Sharp.
Nuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Nuff throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nuff works Sharp's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nuff's corner calls for a 1-2. Nuff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharp rather than just go for the knockout.
Nuff throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nuff throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sharp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nuff misses with a wild body shot.
Nuff lands a body shot.
Nuff stuns Sharp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuff avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nuff misses with a double jab
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuff checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Sharp blocks a low kick nicely.
Nuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sharp slips under a jab from Nuff.
Nuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Nuff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nuff!
Sharp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nuff throws a body kick that misses.
Nuff tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Nuff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Nuff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuff misses with a body kick.
Nuff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuff throws a push kick but Sharp slaps the foot to one side.
Sharp throws a solid leg kick but Nuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharp.
Sharp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nuff misses.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Nuff sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff lands a nice hook to Sharp's body. Sharp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuff scores with a jab to the body.
Nuff connects with a leg kick. Sharp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nuff throws a shot to the body.
Nuff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nuff wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
Nuff checks a low kick from Sharp.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nuff unleashes a big counter combination but Sharp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body kick from Nuff.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Nuff scores with a push kick.
Nuff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuff scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nuff.
Sharp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Sharp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nuff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nuff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuff.
Nuff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharp jabs at Nuff's body.
Nuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuff throws a chopping leg kick but Sharp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sharp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nuff throws a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nuff. Sharp shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Nuff there.
Nuff throws a body kick that misses.
Sharp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Nuff.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp looks to land a combination but Nuff avoids it well.
Nuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sharp.
Nuff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Nuff takes one to the chin there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Sharp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Nuff.
Nuff checks a low kick from Sharp.
Sharp defending well as Nuff loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nuff thows a body kick. Sharp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sharp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nuff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Nuff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nuff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Nuff is looking to land body kicks.
Nuff blocks a low kick nicely.
Nuff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nuff.
Nuff misses with a double jab.
A big right from Nuff misses.
Sharp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nuff works Sharp's body with a nice hook.
Sharp throws a front kick aimed at Nuff's knee but Nuff avoids it well.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuff.
Nuff misses with a looping left.
Sharp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Sharp. Those never looked like landing.
Nuff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Sharp.
Nuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Sharp there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharp.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nuff lands a nice looking body kick.
Nuff throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nuff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
That kick from Sharp tenderised Nuff's leg. Nuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharp throws a head kick but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharp lands a really nice looking cross but Nuff seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuff. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharp.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nuff throws a good cross that connects.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Nuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Nuff throws a series of strikes that have Sharp backpedaling.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuff misses with the body kick
and Sharp counters with a leg kick.
Sharp throws a leg kick which misses Nuff's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuff tries to avoid it.
Sharp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Nuff misses its intended target.
Nuff gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuff.
Nuff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Nuff.
Nuff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nuff.
Sharp misses with a low kick as Nuff jumps back.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nuff throws a nice looking combination but Sharp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuff misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sho Nuff will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sharp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Sharp misses.
A swing and a miss from Nuff.
Nuff throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Nuff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuff.
Sharp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuff throws out a counter right but Sharp avoids it with no problem.
Nuff misses with a kick to the body.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Sharp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharp throws a leg kick but Nuff sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff misses with a looping right.
Nuff tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sharp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nuff just manages to avoid it.
Nuff throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp misses with a body kick.
Sharp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nuff throws the kick towards the body but Sharp avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nuff.
Nuff swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Nuff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nuff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nuff lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuff blocks a low kick nicely.
Nuff scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nuff misses with a body kick.
Sho Nuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nuff.
Nuff misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nuff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuff throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp sizes up Nuff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharp tries to land a leg kick but Nuff saw it coming and moves away.
Nuff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nuff misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nuff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nuff. Beautiful body shot.
Nuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuff.
Sharp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuff checks it well.
Nuff tries to clinch up.
Nuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp throws a body punch but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharp misses the jab.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Nuff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Nuff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nuff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharp.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick from Nuff.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sharp with a jab.
Nuff throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Nuff as he checks the leg kick.
Nuff misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuff is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp scores with a nice head shot.
Nuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Nuff misses.
Nuff checks a leg kick.
Nuff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nuff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuff.
Nuff misses the body punch
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuff tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Nuff's legs.
Nice body kick from Nuff.
Nuff dips to his left and cracks Sharp with an uppercut!
Nuff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuff tried to score with a low kick but Sharp checks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuff wants to clinch.
Nuff misses with a low kick.
Nuff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nuff swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Nuff throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nuff misses with a body shot.
Sharp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nuff throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharp.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharp.
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
Sharp misses with a head kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharp.
Sharp lands a really nice looking cross but Nuff seems unphased.
Nuff is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuff. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuff misses the shot to the body.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp lands with a hook. Nuff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp slips a jab from Nuff.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuff.
As Nuff backs away, Sharp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Nuff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuff misses the shot to the body.
Nuff throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuff looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sharp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Victor Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharp stuns Nuff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuff.
Nuff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sharp is out of range.
Nuff scores with a kick to the body.
Nuff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp lands a leg kick that knocks Nuff off balance momentarily.
Nuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuff moves out of range of the body kick from Sharp.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Nuff.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Nuff tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Nuff.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nuff missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp catches Nuff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Nuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sharp doesn't seem phased though.
Nuff misses with a body shot.
Sharp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sharp thows a body kick. Nuff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nuff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuff tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuff's sensitive parts.
Nuff throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Sharp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuff moves away.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuff misses the target.
Nuff throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
It appears Sharp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nuff fakes the leg kick and cracks Sharp in the body.
Sharp throws a solid leg kick but Nuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharp.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sharp slips a jab from Nuff.
Sharp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Nuff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nuff thinks about the counter body kick.
Sho Nuff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nuff tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nuff tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Sharp slams his shin into Nuff's torso.
Nuff throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Sharp misses the jab.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Nuff's leg but Nuff calmly moves out of range.
Nuff feints a counter leg kick.
Nuff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nuff throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with an inside leg kick.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nuff.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Sharp.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 19:19
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 18:20

The fight is ruled a draw!