PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootbeer comes to the cage accompanied by Amburgers and Wootbeer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

W Rootbeer
vs
Nazareth

180 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

154 Degrees in Sydney (154 Quality Stamina)
Danger Fightwear

Crippler's Corner

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nazareth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rootbeer tries to clinch but Nazareth is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rootbeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rootbeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazareth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Nazareth.
Rootbeer fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nazareth instigates a clinch.
Rootbeer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nazareth wants a takedown but no success here.
Nazareth has Rootbeer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rootbeer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rootbeer tries for a takedown but Nazareth manages to get underhooks.

Rootbeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rootbeer looks to clinch
and Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Nazareth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rootbeer sneaks back into half guard.
Rootbeer is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazareth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nazareth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rootbeer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nazareth stands up over Rootbeer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nazareth scoring with some ground and pound.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazareth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nazareth scoring with punches from side control.
Nazareth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rootbeer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Rootbeer sneaks out the side door and pushes Nazareth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer wants to clinch but Nazareth slips to the side
and Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rootbeer looks to clinch
and Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazareth lands with a right hand.
Rootbeer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rootbeer tries for a takedown but Nazareth circles away easily
and Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rootbeer closes the distance but Nazareth moves to the side

and Nazareth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard.
Nazareth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazareth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazareth is working Rootbeer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rootbeer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nazareth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard.

Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazareth defends well.
Rootbeer is breathing heavily.
Rootbeer working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth is working Rootbeer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazareth trying to control the position from guard on top but Rootbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazareth postures up and lands a big shot to Rootbeer's brow.
Rootbeer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rootbeer trying to control the position.
Nazareth landing with the ground and pound.
Rootbeer keeping moving, preventing Nazareth from controlling successfully.
Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazareth is in close to Rootbeer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rootbeer trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth trying to control the hands but Rootbeer breaks the grip.
Rootbeer is trying to stick to Nazareth's back but Nazareth is turning into Rootbeer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rootbeer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nazareth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nazareth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazareth working some strikes from top position.
Nazareth stopping the sweep attempt from Rootbeer.

Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazareth is aware though and is defending well.
Nazareth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rootbeer's head.
Rootbeer is trying to keep Nazareth in close.
Nazareth stands and throws Rootbeer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootbeer manages to get back to half guard.
Rootbeer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Nazareth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rootbeer tries to clinch up
and Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rootbeer tries to clinch up
and Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nazareth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rootbeer's guard.
Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazareth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazareth landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazareth forces his way into half guard.
Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes.
Rootbeer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rootbeer is trying to control the position but Nazareth postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazareth passes Rootbeer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazareth drops an elbow to the side of Rootbeer's head.
Nazareth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rootbeer wants to control but Nazareth is keeping busy.
Nazareth wants to take a breather but Rootbeer is having none of it.
Rootbeer trying to hold on to Nazareth's head to control him but Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rootbeer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazareth lands a couple of elbows.
Nazareth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard.

Rootbeer has his foot on Nazareth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazareth works his way back into a safe position though.
Nazareth stands up over Rootbeer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Rootbeer looking for a guillotine here but Nazareth defends easily.
Nazareth working some strikes from top position.
Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rootbeer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nazareth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rootbeer can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazareth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rootbeer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazareth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes.
Rootbeer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nazareth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Nazareth there.
Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes.
Rootbeer wants to get back to full guard.
Nazareth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nazareth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rootbeer has hold of Nazareth's hands but Nazareth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chad Nazareth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rootbeer taking some punishment here, with Nazareth in his half guard.
Nazareth is thwarting Rootbeer's attempts to control the position.
Nazareth lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nazareth connects with a nice short shot to Rootbeer's temple.
Nazareth working Rootbeer over with strikes.
Nazareth wants to take a breather but Rootbeer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Nazareth there.
Nazareth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazareth lands a nice short elbow.
Rootbeer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rootbeer has hold of Nazareth's hands but Nazareth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazareth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Rootbeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rootbeer won't allow Nazareth to pass to mount.
Nazareth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazareth working the head and body with strikes.
Nazareth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazareth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Rootbeer actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Nazareth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rootbeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nazareth moves into range and clinches up with Rootbeer.
Rootbeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazareth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rootbeer stops a takedown attempt from Nazareth.
A bit of stalling here from Rootbeer.
Nazareth takes an elbow to the temple.
Rootbeer stops a takedown attempt from Nazareth.
Nazareth goes for a takedown attempt but Rootbeer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A W Rootbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Nazareth.
Rootbeer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazareth throws a good cross that connects.
Rootbeer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on Rootbeer's shoulder, as Rootbeer tries to avoid the shot.
Rootbeer has his takedown stuffed

and Nazareth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazareth postures up.
Nazareth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rootbeer's head.

Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazareth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazareth's back instead.
Rootbeer doesn't have the hooks in and Nazareth manages to turn into his guard.
Nazareth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootbeer is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Nazareth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rootbeer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazareth has managed to get both his arms back between Rootbeer's legs - danger averted.

Rootbeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazareth distracts Rootbeer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rootbeer has momentary wrist control but Nazareth slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth looking to pass the guard.
Nazareth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nazareth chips away with some ground and pound.
Rootbeer has momentary wrist control but Nazareth slips an elbow through the middle.

Rootbeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazareth defends well.
Nazareth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootbeer is retaining full guard.
Nazareth works over Rootbeer with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazareth preventing the sweep.

Rootbeer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nazareth is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rootbeer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nazareth's back instead.
Nazareth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazareth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nazareth is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nazareth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nazareth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazareth 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.
Nazareth keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
Nazareth is trying to control the position but Rootbeer postures up.
Nazareth keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rootbeer fails with the takedown

and Nazareth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nazareth lands a hook that snaps the head of Rootbeer backwards.

Nazareth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rootbeer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nazareth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazareth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazareth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazareth landing with the ground and pound.
Nazareth won't allow Rootbeer to sweep him here.
Nazareth wants to control from the top but Rootbeer keeps moving.
Nazareth connects with a couple of short punches.

Rootbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazareth is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazareth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazareth landing with the ground and pound.
Nazareth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazareth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nazareth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A W Rootbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Nazareth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nazareth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rootbeer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Nazareth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazareth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Nazareth!