PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jianabule Ahezhuole (ranked 6601 p4p, 510 weight class) and Isaias Nurhusein (ranked 5329 p4p, 480 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ahezhuole
vs
Nurhusein

177 cm
26
156 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jianabule Ahezhuole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaias Nurhusein!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahezhuole tries to clinch but Nurhusein moves out of range.
Ahezhuole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nurhusein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurhusein slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahezhuole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahezhuole tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurhusein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahezhuole looks to clinch
and Nurhusein counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahezhuole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jianabule Ahezhuole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahezhuole is defended easily by Nurhusein.
Ahezhuole misses with a takedown

and Nurhusein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurhusein gets through Ahezhuole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurhusein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahezhuole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Nurhusein.
Ahezhuole is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurhusein just leaning against Ahezhuole, taking a breather.
Nurhusein lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurhusein scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurhusein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahezhuole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nurhusein walks away with a smile on his face. Ahezhuole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nurhusein, right into the meat.
Ahezhuole wants to land a leg kick but Nurhusein is out of range.
Nurhusein throws a head kick but Ahezhuole moves out of range.

Nurhusein closes the distance and clinches.
Nurhusein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurhusein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurhusein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurhusein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahezhuole.
Ahezhuole being controlled against the cage.
Nurhusein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein pushes Ahezhuole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurhusein has Ahezhuole pressed against the cage, preventing Ahezhuole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
Nurhusein has Ahezhuole pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nurhusein as the two fighters clinch.
Nurhusein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurhusein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurhusein lands a body shot.
A short left from Nurhusein.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurhusein.
A right hand to the body from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahezhuole backwards.
Good body shot from Nurhusein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahezhuole or not.
Nurhusein is stalling here.
Nurhusein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurhusein.
Nurhusein stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein pushes Ahezhuole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurhusein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahezhuole backwards.
Nurhusein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurhusein digs a right hand into Ahezhuole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahezhuole's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurhusein lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Nurhusein.
A short right from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nurhusein on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurhusein.
Nurhusein controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurhusein stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurhusein presses Ahezhuole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurhusein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ahezhuole up against the cage.
Nurhusein is pushing Ahezhuole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nurhusein.
A right hand to the body from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahezhuole.
Nurhusein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurhusein effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Nurhusein - that landed with a thud.
Nurhusein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurhusein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurhusein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein scores with a shot to the side of Ahezhuole's head.
Nurhusein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurhusein scores with a hook to the body.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahezhuole or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurhusein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurhusein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurhusein.
Nurhusein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nurhusein.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurhusein digs a right hand into Ahezhuole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahezhuole's gas tank.
Nurhusein scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Nurhusein on the inside.
Nurhusein scores with a shot to the side of Ahezhuole's head.
Nurhusein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nurhusein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Nurhusein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahezhuole.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurhusein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurhusein lands with a left to the head.
Nurhusein is stalling here.
Nurhusein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurhusein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurhusein leaning against his opponent.
Nurhusein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ahezhuole is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurhusein gets an underhook and turns Ahezhuole into the cage.
Nurhusein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurhusein lands a shot to the body.
Nurhusein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurhusein is leaning against Ahezhuole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Nurhusein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurhusein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurhusein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahezhuole backwards.
Nurhusein scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurhusein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Ahezhuole is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Nurhusein.
Oh Ahezhuole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurhusein digs a right hand underneath Ahezhuole's ribcage. Ahezhuole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurhusein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurhusein lands with a left to the head.
Nurhusein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurhusein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahezhuoles head.
Nurhusein digs a right hand into Ahezhuole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahezhuole's gas tank.
Nurhusein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurhusein lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaias Nurhusein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nurhusein stuns Ahezhuole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahezhuole digs a good hook to Nurhusein's body.
Ahezhuole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahezhuole shoots and misses

and Nurhusein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurhusein lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurhusein.
Nurhusein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurhusein lands a nice uppercut.
Nurhusein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
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!
Nurhusein pushes Ahezhuole against the cage. Nurhusein is working some dirty boxing. Nurhusein pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahezhuole goes down! Ahezhuole tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nurhusein moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaias Nurhusein!