PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahir Nolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bob might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I got my game on. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nolam's choice of entrance music: Mo Money mo Problems. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob
vs
Nolam

190 cm
30
260 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
213 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, WIlliam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zahir Nolam!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zahir Nolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bob. That snapped Nolam's head back.
Bob connects with a looping right hand.

Nolam drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
Nolam prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob is trying to drag Nolam to the mat but Nolam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nolam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bob is defending well.
Nolam prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolam is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bob is working for takedown but Nolam is calmly controlling the position for now.

Nolam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolam lands an elbow.
Nolam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Bob's head but Bob avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolam throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bob works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bob is positioning himself well to prevent Nolam advancing to mount.
Nolam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Nolam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolam thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Nolam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nolam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Nolam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Nolam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Nolam decides to return to a standing position.

Nolam has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Nolam stops a takedown attempt from Bob.

Nolam tightens his grip and picks Bob up, before dumping him to the ground. Bob manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolam throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nolam wants to stand and escape but Bob is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Nolam blocks nicely.
Nolam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nolam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob won't allow Nolam to get back to his feet.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Nolam blocks nicely.
Bob throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bob stops Nolam from standing up.

Nolam wriggles free and stands up.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Nolam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nolam gets a clinch.
Nolam tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nolam breaks the clinch.
Nolam takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Nolam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bob, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahir Nolam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nolam tries a head kick but it misses.

Nolam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bob, pushing him back against the cage.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nolam pulls his leg out and moves away.

Nolam takes the fight into the clinch.
Nolam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nolam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bob is looking for a takedown.

Bob lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nolam is trying to stand.
Zahir Nolam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bob is looking for a kimura here.
Nolam is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nolam defending well though.
Bob throws a strike but Nolam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nolam on the ground.

Bob drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nolam dives on top into guard.

Nolam stands up from Bob's guard - Nolam perhaps looking for a knockout.

Nolam pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolam lands an elbow inside that Bob shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam is looking for a takedown.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nolam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nolam clinches with his opponent.
Bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob stops a takedown attempt from Nolam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nolam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nolam moves into the clinch.
Nolam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolam is breathing heavily.
Nolam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Nolam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nolam thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Nolam throws a strike but Bob avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolam throws a big elbow that misses.
Nolam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolam.
Nolam postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Nolam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bob has Nolam pulled in close to control his posture.
Nolam postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolam lands a couple of digs.
Nolam throws a big elbow that misses.
Nolam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nolam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bob trying to control the position.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nolam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zahir Nolam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nolam has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

Nolam gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bob regains guard.
Nolam throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nolam wants to get back to his feet but Bob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nolam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob stops Nolam from standing up.
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bob drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nolam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nolam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nolam!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nolam.
Nolam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nolam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bob is avoiding damage well.
Nolam with the ground and pound but Bob regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nolam thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Nolam looks to land a strike but Bob avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nolam throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bob is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nolam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nolam has escaped and now he's on top!
Nolam throws an elbow that misses. Bob uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nolam's guard. Nice move by Bob!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolam wants to stand up but Bob is controlling him.

Bob has gone for a leg lock! Nolam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bob's guard.
Nolam postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
WIlliam Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob controls Nolam momentarily but Nolam frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolam throws a big right hand that misses.
Nolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zahir Nolam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nolam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nolam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahir Nolam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nolam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahir Nolam!
As Zahir Nolam got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bar battle bitches! Shamrock don't step up if you can't back it up. Let'er buck fight team yall putting it down in the lost angels. Whoo-ha'.