PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diamonds From Sierra Leone. This should be a great matchup!

Nana
vs
Sommers

225 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

202 cm
21
287 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana scores with a jab to the head.
Nana connects with a single shot there.
Prince Nana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sommers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nana scores with a one two! Sommers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Nana misses.
Nana scores with a shot to the body.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.

Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sommers has Nana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sommers prevents Nana from breaking the clinch.
Sommers has Nana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sommers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nana's efforts to push away.
Sommers wants a takedown.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.
A short right from Nana.
Sommers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nana's efforts to push away.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nana manages to break the clinch.
Sommers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nana pinned against the cage. Nana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana lands a right hook to the body.

Nana moves into the clinch successfully.

Nana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Sommers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nana lands a glancing blow to the side of Sommers's head.
Sommers wants to clinch
and Nana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sommers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nana tries to circle away but Sommers has him pinned against the cage.
Nana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sommers has double underhooks.

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

Nana takes the fight into the clinch.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sommers keeps control of Nana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sommers shoots and misses
and Nana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prince Nana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nana lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sommers tries to keep at a distance but Nana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sommers looks gassed!
Sommers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nana prevents it.
Nana tries to circle away but Sommers has him pinned against the cage.
Sommers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nana.
Nana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sommers prevents Nana from breaking the clinch.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.

Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nana lands a nice shot that snaps Sommers's head back.
Nana lands with a nice body punch.
Nana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sommers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers misses with a takedown
and Nana counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nana lands with a good body shot.
Nana throws a one two combo.
Nana connects with a jab.
Nana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nana lands with a nice combination. Sommers backs away looking to recover.
Nana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana scores with a three punch combo!
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but Nana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nana. Beautiful body shot.
Nana throws a head kick but Sommers moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nana.
Nana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Sommers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nana connects with a single shot there.
Nana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sommers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Nana takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nana prevents the takedown attempt.

Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Nana.
Nana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Nana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nana scores with a one two! Sommers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Sommers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nana is controlling Sommers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sommers is thwarting Nana's attempts to control the position.
Nana is positioning himself well to prevent Sommers advancing to mount.
Sommers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sommers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sommers thows a huge punch but Nana dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sommers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nana wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nana tries a head kick but it misses.
Nana cracks a nice hook into Sommers's ribs.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nana throws a sloppy head kick and Sommers moves out of range easily.
Sommers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers looks to throw a body kick
and Nana counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nana!
Sommers misses with a takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a straight right hand.

Nana rushes Sommers and pushes him back against the cage 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.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Nana. That snapped Sommers's head back.
Nana throws a sloppy head kick and Sommers moves out of range easily.

Nana drives through and clinches with Sommers against the cage.

Nana breaks the clinch.
Nana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nana cracks Sommers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Nana both land. Nice combination.
Nana closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Sommers has closed the distance and engaged Nana in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana is trying to break free.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana wants to break free but Sommers has control.

Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers misses with a takedown
and Nana counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Nana clinches up against the cage.
Sommers keeps control of Nana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sommers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sommers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nana lands a two punch combo.
Nana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sommers backs up against the cage.

Nana has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!

Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sommers tries for a takedown but Nana circles away easily
and Nana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana stalks Sommers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sommers's face. Sommers staggers backwards, shaken.

Nana closes the distance and clinches.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
A frustrated look appears on Nana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sommers is working for takedown but Nana is calmly controlling the position for now.

Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sommers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nana counters with a stiff right hand.
Sommers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sommers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nana scores with a three punch combo!
Nana connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana scores with a jab to the head.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sommers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nana finds it's way round the side to connect with Sommers's head.
Nana lands a two punch combo.
Nana is looking to land body kicks.
Sommers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nana defends it nicely.
Nana lands a jab-cross combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sommers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nana is looking for a sweep.
Nana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sommers can do to turn this around?
Nana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sommers wants to control but Nana is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Nana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sommers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sommers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nana sizes up Sommers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sommers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nana counters with a series of strikes. Sommers will be more careful next time no doubt.

Nana clinches up against the cage.
Sommers has Nana pressed against the cage, preventing Nana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sommers tries to stall but Nana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Sommers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prince Nana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Sommers.

Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nana throws a series of strikes that have Sommers backpedaling.
Prince Nana is winning the standup battle so far.
Sommers tries to clinch but Nana moves away
and Nana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nana throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sommers doesn't seem bothered though.
Nana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sommers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nana lands with a good body shot.
Sommers with a poor takedown
and Nana counters with a left and a right that stings Sommers.
Sommers closes the distance but Nana moves to the side
and Nana counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Nana.

Nana closes the distance and clinches.
Sommers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nana misses with a kick to the body.

Nana instigates a clinch.
Nana is trying to force a seperation but Sommers has the dominant position.
Sommers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nana avoids it.
Sommers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sommers wants a takedown.

Nana breaks from the clinch.
Nana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Nana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Nana thumps Sommers with a low kick.

Nana pushes Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sommers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nana prevents it.
TJ Sommers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Nana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nana lands a hook to the side of the head.

Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana lands a nice hook to Sommers's body. Sommers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nana throws a shot to the body.

Nana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sommers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prince Nana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nana lunges at Sommers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sommers's hand.
Nana cracks Sommers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Nana has Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
Nana can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sommers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sommers has double underhooks.
Nana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sommers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nana pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nana breaks the clinch.

Nana moves into the clinch.
Nana tries to break free but Sommers pushes him back against the cage.

Nana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sommers misses with a takedown attempt
and Nana counters with a left and a right that stings Sommers.
Prince Nana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nana scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nana stalks Sommers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sommers's face. Sommers staggers backwards, shaken.

Nana has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Nana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nana, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Nana!