PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Rowe (ranked 6022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apeshit Nigga (ranked 5774 p4p, 577 weight class). Nigga has chosen TUPAC-Hit Em Up as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rowe
vs
Nigga

220 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervin Rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apeshit Nigga!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nigga clinches with his opponent.
Nigga is trying to force a seperation but Rowe has the dominant position.
Rowe effectively controlling the action here.
Rowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Nigga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rowe throws an elbow but misses.
Nigga tries to break free but Rowe pushes him back against the cage.
Nigga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nigga manages to break the clinch.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nigga throws a sloppy head kick
and Rowe counters with a left and a right that stings Nigga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nigga clinches up against the cage.
Rowe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nigga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Nigga gets control of Rowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nigga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rowe throwing strikes from guard but Nigga blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowe throwing strikes from guard but Nigga blocks nicely.
Rowe throwing strikes from guard but Nigga blocks nicely.
Rowe postures up.

Nigga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowe is aware though and is defending well.
Nigga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Nigga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rowe misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe working hard to break the clinch.
Nigga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nigga is trying to break the clinch but Rowe is controlling him.
Rowe misses with a knee strike.

Nigga gets control of Rowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nigga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Nigga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rowe has picked Nigga up and slammed him! Nigga can't keep hold of the triangle and Rowe manages to pass to side control!
Rowe misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowe working the ground and pound but Nigga is defending the strikes.
Nigga is trying to get back to half guard.
Nigga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nigga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nigga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nigga trying to control the position.
Nigga wants to sweep but no luck.
Nigga has control of Rowe's left arm, preventing Rowe from doing any damage.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nigga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Nigga has control of Rowe's left arm, preventing Rowe from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rowe.
Nigga falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Nigga misses.
Rowe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nigga.

Nigga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rowe wants a takedown.

Rowe manages to break the clinch.

Nigga closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apeshit Nigga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nigga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Nigga looks for a takedown but Rowe sprawls well.
Nigga fails with the takedown

and Rowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nigga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nigga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowe has him pressed against the cage.
Rowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Nigga has double underhooks.
Nigga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nigga's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigga looking for a takedown.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apeshit Nigga.
Rowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nigga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rowe is trying to pull guard but Nigga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nigga is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigga is trying to break free.
Nigga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowe has him pressed against the cage.
Nigga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowe has him pressed against the cage.
Rowe keeps control of Nigga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Rowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nigga drives through and clinches with Rowe against the cage.
Nigga has had enough of the clinch but Rowe keeps him there for the moment.
Nigga is trying to break the clinch but Rowe has him pressed against the cage.
Nigga jumps guard but Rowe stands there with Nigga around his waist. Nigga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rowe stalling the fight.
Rowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nigga tries to pull guard but Rowe won't allow it.
Nigga is trying to break free.
Rowe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nigga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nigga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nigga is trying to break the clinch but Rowe is controlling him.
Nigga tries to break free but Rowe pushes him back against the cage.
Rowe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nigga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rowe working aggressively here.
Nigga fails to pull guard.
Nigga tries to pull guard but Rowe won't allow it.
Rowe holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowe manages to break the clinch.
Nigga looks to land a combination but Rowe avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Rowe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Nigga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apeshit Nigga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rowe rushes Nigga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rowe breaks the clinch.
Ervin Rowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nigga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rowe counters with a leg kick.

Nigga gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rowe breaks from the clinch.
Rowe is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigga shoots in for a double leg but Rowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rowe tries to clinch up.

Nigga gets a clinch.

Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Rowe with that takedown attempt.
Nigga throws a counter combo.
Nigga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rowe counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nigga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Rowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nigga shoots in for a double leg but Rowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Nigga misses.
Rowe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Nigga.
Rowe is looking to counter the offense by Nigga and move into the clinch.

Rowe moves into the clinch.
Nigga is trying to break the clinch but Rowe has him pressed against the cage.

Rowe manages to break the clinch.

Nigga has closed the distance and engaged Rowe in a clinch.
Nigga letting Rowe take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nigga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Nigga tries to get set, Rowe tries to push him back and clinch up but Nigga manages to avoid the attempt.

Nigga feints and as Rowe raises his hands in defense, Nigga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nigga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nigga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nigga has managed to get both his arms back between Rowe's legs - danger averted.
Nigga won't allow Rowe to sweep him here.
Nigga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe working a defensive guard here.
Nigga wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.

Rowe has an active guard here but Nigga has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowe moves into full guard.
Nigga trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom.
Nigga preventing the sweep.
Nigga looking to pass the guard.
Rowe pulls Nigga in close to his closed guard and prevents Nigga from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nigga tries a head kick but it misses.
As Nigga tries to get set, Rowe tries to push him back and clinch up but Nigga manages to avoid the attempt.
Nigga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nigga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rowe is looking to counter the offense by Nigga and move into the clinch.
Nigga has his takedown stuffed
and Rowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apeshit Nigga.
Rowe wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigga tries for a takedown but Rowe circles away easily
and Rowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Rowe clinches up with Nigga and pushes him back against the cage.
Nigga tries to break the clinch but Rowe is controlling the position.

Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowe tries to clinch there but Nigga circles away.
Rowe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nigga's waist but Nigga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rowe off to one side.

Nigga clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nigga tries to pull guard but Rowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nigga drops back down to his feet.
Nigga working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apeshit Nigga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nigga 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apeshit Nigga!
Post fight, an emotional Apeshit Nigga said 'Well that was really easy, Im thinking about hitting the gym now. Anyways I've got a couple eightballs waiting on me so Im outie, peace in the middle west.'.