PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdhulla Nasofarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasofarm comes into the arena with Biggest & the best - Clawfinger blaring out of the sound system. James Stewart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abdhulla Nasofarm's chin.

Nasofarm
vs
Stewart

180 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdhulla Nasofarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasofarm fails with the takedown.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Nasofarm keeps it at a distance.
Stewart tries to land a front kick but Nasofarm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasofarm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdhulla Nasofarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nasofarm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nasofarm lands in his opponent's guard.
Stewart trying to control the position.
Nasofarm stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Stewart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm thows a big elbow that misses.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Nasofarm any problems.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasofarm.
Nasofarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasofarm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nasofarm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Stewart instigates a clinch.
Stewart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasofarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Nasofarm has him pressed against the cage.
Nasofarm wants a takedown but no success here.
Nasofarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stewart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nasofarm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart wants a takedown but no success here.
Nasofarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stewart just stands there and leans against the cage.

Stewart pulls guard.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nasofarm trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Nasofarm looking to pass the guard.
Stewart looking to control.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Nasofarm passes into half guard.
Stewart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nasofarm.
Stewart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nasofarm throwing strikes from guard but Stewart blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasofarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nasofarm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Nasofarm is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nasofarm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nasofarm shoots in but Stewart avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nasofarm shoots in for a double leg but Stewart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stewart fails with the takedown

and Nasofarm counters with a takedown into side control.
Stewart looks gassed!
Nasofarm slows the pace down.
Nasofarm tries to score with some ground and pound. Stewart controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Nasofarm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nasofarm misses with the ground and pound.
Nasofarm in side control, throwing shots but Stewart defends.
Stewart is trying to control Nasofarm's posture but Nasofarm avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdhulla Nasofarm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nasofarm feints and as Stewart raises his hands in defense, Nasofarm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stewart pulls Nasofarm in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart 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.
Nasofarm wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Nasofarm lands a couple of elbows.
Nasofarm postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nasofarm manages to get himself to full guard.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm has Stewart pulled in close to control his posture.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Nasofarm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasofarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Nasofarm blocks nicely.
Stewart slips nicely 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.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasofarm's head.
Nasofarm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nasofarm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nasofarm tries to get out of the position.
Stewart is looking to pass Nasofarm's guard but actually Nasofarm recovers to full guard.
Stewart stands and throws Nasofarm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nasofarm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm is positioning himself well to prevent Stewart advancing to mount.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasofarm controlling the position for now.
Stewart is trying to control. Nasofarm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nasofarm defends it well.
Nasofarm tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stewart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nasofarm.
Nasofarm controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nasofarm to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdhulla Nasofarm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Nasofarm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasofarm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nasofarm.
Stewart is trying to control but Nasofarm manages to pass to mount!
Nasofarm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nasofarm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stewart taking shots to the head.
Stewart is trying to escape the mount.
Nasofarm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nasofarm dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Nasofarm there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nasofarm lands a nice shot to the head.
Nasofarm is landing with some decent strikes but Stewart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nasofarm avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.
Nasofarm lands a nice shot to the head.
Nasofarm landing punches.
Nasofarm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nasofarm in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Stewart is rocked!
Abdhulla Nasofarm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasofarm with the ground and pound from mount.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Nasofarm finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasofarm landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nasofarm lands a big shot there that rocks Stewart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stewart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Nasofarm.
A nice elbow there by Nasofarm.
Nasofarm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nasofarm raining down shots from the mount!
Nasofarm scoring with strikes but Stewart is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasofarm dominating with strikes here.
Stewart tries to hold on but Nasofarm postures up.
Nasofarm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nasofarm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stewart's face.
Abdhulla Nasofarm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but Nasofarm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Nasofarm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nasofarm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasofarm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart is in a horrible position here. Nasofarm smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to reverse the position but Nasofarm maintains control.
Nasofarm breaks from Stewart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stewart working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Nasofarm.
Nasofarm working Stewart over with strikes here.
Nasofarm looking to finish Stewart with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stewart!
Nasofarm pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nasofarm working Stewart over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart tries to hold on but Nasofarm pushes him away.
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasofarm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stewart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdhulla Nasofarm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nasofarm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdhulla Nasofarm!