PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nana has chosen Diamonds From Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sommers
vs
Nana

202 cm
21
280 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

225 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sommers.
Nana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Sommers clinches.

Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sommers has time to react.
Nana connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Nana.

Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nana can't break the clinch.

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Sommers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nana's half guard.
Nana keeping hold of Sommers's head, controlling as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nana moves into full guard.
Sommers won't allow Nana to sweep him here.
Nana striking from his own guard.

Nana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sommers defends it easily.
Nana is trying to keep Sommers in close.
Sommers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nana's head.
Sommers chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nana, not yet.
Sommers cracks Nana with a solid left hand.
Nana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sommers 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana pulls Sommers in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sommers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nana working for a triangle but Sommers defends it easily.
Nana looks gassed!
Sommers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sommers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sommers connects with a couple of short punches.
Sommers wants to pass the guard but Nana is keeping the position.
Nana is looking to stand up but Sommers isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sommers works over Nana with some ground and pound from guard.
Sommers landing with the ground and pound.
Nana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nana wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana trying to keep a closed guard but Sommers is proving a slippery customer.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sommers won't allow Nana to sweep him here.
Sommers lands a couple of elbows.
Sommers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sommers working some strikes from top position.
Sommers works over Nana with some ground and pound from guard.
Sommers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sommers postures up and lands a big shot to Nana's brow.
Sommers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sommers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sommers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nana's head.
Nana wants to sweep here but Sommers controlling him for the moment.
Sommers stands up over Nana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sommers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sommers stopping the sweep attempt from Nana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nana's head.
Sommers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sommers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sommers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers chips away with some ground and pound.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nana looking to control.
Sommers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sommers working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers scoring with some ground and pound.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sommers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sommers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sommers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sommers shoots in for a double leg but Nana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Nana.
Nana connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Nana.
Sommers tries to clinch up but Nana circles away and keeps his distance.
Nana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sommers's head backwards.
Nana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nana misses with the combination.
Nana lands a body shot.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana digs a good hook to Sommers's body.
Sommers dives in and grabs Nana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nana pushes down on Sommers's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Sommers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sommers slips a jab and a cross from Nana.
Prince Nana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nana lands a slapping body shot.
Nana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sommers.
Nana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sommers shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sommers moves forwards but Nana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.

Nana pushes Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nana throws a one two combo.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nice sprawl there from Nana as Sommers shoots in.
Prince Nana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Nana coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Nana. That snapped Sommers's head back.
Sommers tries to move into range but Nana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sommers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana is trying to break free.
Sommers can't get the takedown.

Nana breaks the clinch.

Nana darts in and clinches Sommers up against the cage.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nana goes for a takedown attempt but Sommers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sommers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sommers tries to close the distance and clinch but Nana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sommers tries to move into range but Nana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Nana does it's job there.
Nana misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nana. No joy for Sommers on that attempt.
Nana cracks Sommers with an open hand slap.
Nana catches Sommers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sommers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nana lands a really nice looking cross but Sommers seems unphased.

Nana has closed the distance and engaged Sommers in a clinch.
Sommers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sommers tries to score a body lock takedown but Nana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nana is trying to break the clinch but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.

Nana turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nana manages to end up in side control.
Nana lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers is looking to reverse the position.
Nana trying to control the action but Sommers is working from the bottom.
TJ Sommers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sommers is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Nana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nana darts in and clinches Sommers up against the cage.
Nana is pressed up against the cage. Sommers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nana down to the mat. Nana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nana sprawls well. Nana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sommers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sommers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Sommers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sommers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nana holds of for dear life.
Sommers with shots to the head and body - Nana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sommers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sommers avoids the attempt from Nana to control.
Sommers prevents Nana from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommers breaks from Nana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sommers raining down shots from the mount!
Sommers is landing with some decent strikes but Nana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers pushes him away.
Sommers is landing with some decent strikes but Nana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sommers with a couple of short strikes.
Sommers breaks from Nana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers pushes him away.
Nana taking shots to the head.
Sommers landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana tries to reverse the position but Sommers maintains control.
Sommers working the ground and pound effectively.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommers lands a nice shot to the head.
Nana is in a horrible position here. Sommers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sommers scoring with strikes but Nana is staying in there.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.
Nana is in a horrible position here. Sommers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.
Nana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sommers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sommers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sommers with shots to the head and body - Nana looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers postures up.
Sommers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sommers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sommers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sommers with a couple of short strikes.
Sommers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sommers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nana looks a forlorn figure.
Sommers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nana gets back to half guard.
Nana is trying to maintain the position but Sommers is very close to passing his half guard.
Sommers is nestled in close to Nana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sommers working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nana is looking to improve his position.
Nana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sommers is working away from the top position though.
Sommers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sommers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nana tries to roll over but Sommers keeps him under control.
Nana wants to control but Sommers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sommers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers working over Nana with some ground and pound. Nana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nana has hold of Sommers's hands but Sommers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nana tries to get to full guard but Sommers has control of the leg.
Nana moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Sommers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sommers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!