PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Naga-Wing
vs
Putin

185 cm
25
278 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

225 cm
24
255 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Voodoo Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws a right and a left that Naga-Wing avoids nicely.

Naga-Wing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Naga-Wing has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Naga-Wing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naga-Wing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naga-Wing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naga-Wing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naga-Wing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Putin is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naga-Wing unloads with some shots from mount but Putin bucks and avoids them well.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Naga-Wing sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Naga-Wing wants to finish this one by submission but Putin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing throws some wild stikes that Putin manages to avoid easily.
Naga-Wing lands a big elbow.

Naga-Wing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Naga-Wing looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing throwing strikes but Putin bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Naga-Wing throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Putin escapes and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.

Putin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab from Putin.
Nice defenses there by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Naga-Wing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Putin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Naga-Wing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Putin.
Naga-Wing misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin digs a good hook to Naga-Wing's body.
Naga-Wing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
Naga-Wing staying out of range there.
Naga-Wing is looking to counter with a body kick.
Putin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naga-Wing counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naga-Wing's hands.
Putin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naga-Wing backs up against the cage.

It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.

Naga-Wing drives through with a takedown into Putin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Naga-Wing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing throwing strikes but missing.

Naga-Wing drops back looking for a leg! Putin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putin manages to kick Naga-Wing off! Naga-Wing jumps back into Putin's guard.
Naga-Wing lands a couple of digs.
Naga-Wing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naga-Wing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Putin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing looking to sit in guard and control but Putin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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 Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naga-Wing doesn't seem phased though.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naga-Wing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Naga-Wing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin throws a jab when Naga-Wing was well out of range.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naga-Wing throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Naga-Wing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Naga-Wing slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin feints and then cracks Naga-Wing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naga-Wing down.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin digs a good hook to Naga-Wing's body.
Putin with a nice cross.
Putin catches Naga-Wing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Naga-Wing counters with a low kick, right behind Putin 's knee.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naga-Wing looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Naga-Wing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naga-Wing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naga-Wing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naga-Wing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naga-Wing lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin lands a nice hook to Naga-Wing's body. Naga-Wing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Putin throws the left hand but Naga-Wing avoids the punch easily.
Putin throws a low kick, looking for Naga-Wing's leg but Naga-Wing calmly moves out of range.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naga-Wing counters with a nice uppercut.
Naga-Wing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Putin finds it's way round the side to connect with Naga-Wing's head.
A jab from Naga-Wing misses.
Putin with the counter takedown but Naga-Wing avoids it easily.
Putin punishes Naga-Wing's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naga-Wing was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Naga-Wing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naga-Wing changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Putin misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Naga-Wing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing lands a nice forearm strike.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Putin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Naga-Wing looks up at the clock and then as Putin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Naga-Wing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Naga-Wing is trying to get an arm triangle but Putin is defending well.
Ren Naga-Wing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big shot lands for Naga-Wing! That's hurt Putin! Will he recover? Naga-Wing fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ren Naga-Wing!
A very excited looking Ren Naga-Wing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.