PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes into the arena with "Fade to Black" by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nazarov
vs
Ali

187 cm
28
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 2

188 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monty Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
Nazarov staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Nazarov finds it's target.
Nazarov lands a jab to the head.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarov defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Nazarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali throws a right hand that Nazarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarov also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali misses with a straight right.

Nazarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali did well to prevent Nazarov getting side control.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
Nazarov content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.

Ali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nazarov is on him like a limpet, forcing Ali back against the cage.

Nazarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nazarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Nazarov punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazarov digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarov.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Ali.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nazarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarov.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazarov being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ali pushes Nazarov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Nazarov lands an overhand right.
Nazarov has a takedown stuffed.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazarov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut

and Nazarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ali!
Ali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov'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.

Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Monty Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov connects with a single shot there.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into range.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Ali.
Nazarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Nazarov tries to counter with a takedown but Ali is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Nazarov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali unleashes a big counter combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarov lands with a nice body punch.
Nazarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Ali throws out a counter right but Nazarov avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Ali misses.
Nazarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ali sprawls and moves away.
Nazarov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nazarov with a nice cross.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
A big right from Ali misses.

Ali gets caught flat footed, as Nazarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov working some strikes from top position.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Nazarov preventing the sweep.
Nazarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Nazarov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throwing strikes but missing.
Nazarov stops Ali from standing up.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ali has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nazarov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali jumps guard but Nazarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nazarov breaks from the clinch.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazarov.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nazarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Nazarov lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.

Nazarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
Ali wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.
Nazarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ali's head.
Ali trying to control here.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nazarov is keen to just control but Ali is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov is really struggling to control Ali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Nazarov is controlling him well.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ali wants to control but Nazarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ali is holding on to half guard well.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali 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.
Ali keeping full guard, as Nazarov tries to pass.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ali manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nazarov prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Nazarov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Nazarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazarov.
A nice left hand lands by Nazarov.

Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazarov finish him?
Ali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nazarov to keep the fight standing.
Nazarov dips a shoulder and cracks Ali with a mighty uppercut! Ali falls back against the cage and Nazarov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ali is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nazarov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
Our winner, Vadim Nazarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.