PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Su Nami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nami is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New York. Olbrzymi Vlad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vlad
vs
Nami

200 cm
30
313 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Su Nami!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad misses with the combination.
Vlad is looking to clinch but Nami is avoiding it.
Nami defending well as Vlad loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad slips a jab from Nami.

Vlad darts in and clinches Nami up against the ropes.
Vlad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nami pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Vlad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nami struggling a bit here.

Vlad decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vlad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nami stops a takedown attempt from Vlad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olbrzymi Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nami misses with a punch on the inside.
Vlad leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nami managing to block the knees to the body from Vlad.
Nami pushes Vlad back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nami prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Vlad as the two fighters clinch.
Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nami misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nami.
Vlad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad looking to slow down the pace here.
Vlad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nami managing to block the knees to the body from Vlad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nami.
Nami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nami.
Vlad has Nami pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Nami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlad misses with a body punch.

Vlad wants the takedown. Nami is fighting it off but Vlad persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nami's guard against the ropes.
Nami is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nami trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad is pushing down on Nami's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nami is fighting to maintain full guard but Vlad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nami is looking to improve his position.
Vlad is nestled in close to Nami, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vlad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nami on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad drops an elbow to the side of Nami's head.
Vlad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vlad throwing shots but Nami is blocking nicely.
Vlad throws a strike but Nami avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vlad stopping the sweep attempt from Nami.
Vlad prevents Nami from getting back to his feet.

Vlad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed right hand from Nami misses the target.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nami blocks a jab.
A low kick from Nami misses
and Vlad counters with a head kick. That will keep Nami thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Su Nami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nami throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad tries for a takedown but Nami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nami tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Nami cracks Vlad with a good jab.
Nami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad throws the left hand but Nami avoids the punch easily.
Su Nami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nami tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad missing with knees to the body.

Vlad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nami trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vlad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vlad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vlad landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nami is on top in guard.
Vlad wants to stand up but Nami is controlling him.
Vlad trying to keep a closed guard but Nami is proving a slippery customer.
Nami stops Vlad from standing up.
Vlad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to get back to his feet but Nami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nami trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nami closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vlad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nami's elbow.
Vlad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Nami has a couple of punches blocked by Vlad.
Nami prevents a body shot from Vlad.
A shot in the inside from Nami.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Nami on the inside.
Nami gets underhooks to prevent Vlad's takedown attempt.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nami can't find room to land a body shot as Vlad controls the action.
Nami misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vlad.
Vlad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nami working aggressively here.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Vlad tries to work over Nami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vlad prevents a body shot from Nami.
Vlad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vlad's elbow.

Vlad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nami clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Nami's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nami turns into Vlad and is now in his guard.
Vlad trying to control the position.
Nami passes into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nami is keen to just control but Vlad is a slippery customer.
Nami prevents Vlad from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nami prevents Vlad from improving his position.
Nami looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Nami wants to advance to full mount but Vlad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nami is looking to stand up but Vlad won't let him.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nami!
Vlad punishing his opponent with strikes.

Vlad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nami has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nami!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nami wanted to stand there but Vlad had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nami tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlad is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olbrzymi Vlad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vlad pushes Nami up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vlad blocks an uppercut.
Nami pushes Vlad back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlad tries a body shot but Nami blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vlad.
Vlad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nami prevents it.
Vlad wants a takedown but no success here.
Vlad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nami lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nami on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nami working aggressively here.
Vlad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nami pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olbrzymi Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nami circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Nami blocks the leg kick.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Nami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nami scores with a jab to the body.
Nami lands with a right hand.
Nami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Nami. Beautiful body shot.
Nami cracks Vlad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olbrzymi Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Nami.
Nami scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vlad avoids the body shot from Nami.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nami throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vlad tries to land a leg kick but Nami saw it coming and moves away.
Nami takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Nami is looking to clinch but Vlad is avoiding it.
Nami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nami checks a leg kick.
Nami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nami doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlad circles away.
Vlad shoots in looking for a takedown. Nami tries to sprawl out of it but Vlad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nami lands with a nice body punch.
Vlad drops his hands momentarily and Nami takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Olbrzymi Vlad has been cut.
Nami stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nami doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlad circles away.
Su Nami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nami connects with the punch.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Vlad.
Nami's corner calls for a 1-2. Nami obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nami clobbers Vlad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nami lands an overhand right.
Nami tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Nami tries to clinch up but Vlad circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nami to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad moves forwards but Nami connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nami wants to clinch up but Vlad keeps it at a distance.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Nami.
Nami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Nami moves in looking to clinch but Vlad pushes him off.
Nami takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Nami scores with a hook.
Nami moves out of range as Vlad throws a body kick.

Nami gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vlad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nami's elbow.
Nami tries to circle away but Vlad has him pinned against the ropes.
Nami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vlad stalling in the clinch but Nami improves position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Nami manages to get underhooks.
Nami is looking to break free of the clinch but Vlad has double underhooks.
Nami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Su Nami seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vlad keeps control of Nami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nami manages to break the clinch.
Nami is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nami throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nami lands a body shot.
Nami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nami bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Nami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nami connects with a body shot.
Nami's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vlad under the eye.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nami tries to clinch up.
Nami lands with an uppercut that bounces Vlad off the ropes and back into rage.
Nami connects with the punch.
Nami is looking to clinch but Vlad is avoiding it.
Nami is looking to clinch.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nami counters with a stiff right hand.
Nami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vlad misses with a combination
and Nami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nami avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vlad wants to clinch up but Nami keeps it at a distance.
Nami lands a lovely overhand right.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nami works Vlad's body with a nice hook.
Nami tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Vlad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad tries to clinch but Nami is having none of it.
Jab from Nami.
Vlad ducks right into an uppercut from Nami.
Vlad keeps the fight on the outside.
Vlad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nami wants to clinch up but Vlad keeps it at a distance.
Nami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nami throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vlad lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants a takedown.
Nami prevents the takedown attempt.
Nami is working Vlad over against the ropes.
Nami lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nami.
A short right from Nami.
Nami lands a right hand.
Nami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nami misses with a body punch.
Vlad has Nami pressed against the ropes, preventing Nami from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlad or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nami.
Nami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vlad's elbow.
Nami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vlad's elbow.
Nami cracks Vlad with a nice body shot.
Nami pushes Vlad back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vlad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
Olbrzymi Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Vlad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Nami.
Nami tries to work over Vlad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Nami.
Nami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nami lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nami tries to work over Vlad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nami lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nami.
Nami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nami tries to break free but Vlad pushes him back against the ropes.
Nami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlad or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nami tries to work over Vlad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nami swings wildly with an uppercut but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Nami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlad blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Su Nami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Su Nami!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Su Nami!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Su Nami!

Su Nami wins by unanimous decision!