PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kzarik Nahrul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forest Gump's chin.

Nahrul
vs
Gump

195 cm
31
280 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

200 cm
32
275 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nahrul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nahrul throws a nice head kick!
Gump throws a leg kick
and Nahrul counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gump's knee momentarily.
Gump tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Gump lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nahrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nahrul.
Gump works Nahrul's body with a nice hook.
Gump misses with a hook.
Nahrul takes one to the side of the head.
Gump throws a sloppy body shot
and Nahrul counters with a straight right hand.
Forest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahrul connects with an inside leg kick.
Nahrul staying out of range there.
Nahrul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Nahrul misses.
Gump throws an overhand right that lands on Nahrul's shoulder, as Nahrul tries to avoid the shot.
Gump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nahrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gump can pounce on him.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
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!
Nahrul lands the left hand.

Gump bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nahrul! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Kzarik Nahrul's cut is getting worse.
Nahrul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nahrul is keeping the position for now.
Nahrul can't keep his opponent in guard - Gump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gump is looking for a kimura here.
Gump is pressing down on Nahrul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nahrul is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul is looking to improve his position.

Gump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahrul is just riding it out for now. Gump eventually gives up the hold.
Gump wants to pass to mount but Nahrul is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nahrul is trying to control but can't.
Gump throwing shots but Nahrul is blocking nicely.
Nahrul is looking to improve his position.
Gump works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nahrul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gump jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nahrul is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nahrul and Gump has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kzarik Nahrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nahrul checks the leg kick.
Gump walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nahrul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nahrul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gump throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahrul counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nahrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Gump looks to land a right hand but Nahrul moved out of range.
Nahrul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Nahrul defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Nahrul slips a jab from Gump.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Gump gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nahrul.
A big left from Gump misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nahrul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nahrul ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
A jab from Gump misses.
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Nahrul ducks down to avoid it.
Gump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nahrul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gump misses with a low kick as Nahrul jumps back.
Nahrul walks into a left hand.
Gump misses with a hook.
Nahrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nahrul lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahrul.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws an overhand right that lands on Nahrul's shoulder, as Nahrul tries to avoid the shot.
Gump blocks a head kick by Nahrul.
Gump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Gump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gump.
Gump fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nahrul checks it well.
Nahrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahrul throws a leg kick which misses Gump's front leg but catches the back leg as Gump tries to avoid it.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahrul moves away.
Gump scores with a jab.
Nahrul slips a straight right by Gump.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Nahrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul checks a leg kick.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahrul manages to avoid it.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Gump scores with a body shot.
Gump swings for the body but Nahrul moves out of range.
Nahrul moves out of range as Gump strikes.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Nahrul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gump's head.
A clash of legs there as Nahrul blocks the low kick.
Gump throws a hook but Nahrul blocks it.
Gump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nahrul misses its intended target.
Nahrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump throws a hook but Nahrul avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Gump misses.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nahrul at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nahrul. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump checks a low kick from Nahrul.
Gump scores with a hook to the body. Nahrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Gump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kzarik Nahrul's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nahrul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nahrul moves away from the strike by Gump.
A right-left combo lands from Gump.
Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Gump lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahrul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gump throws a body punch but Nahrul moves out of range.
Nahrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahrul misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gump moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nahrul goes down! Can Gump finish him!?

Nahrul is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Nahrul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahrul can't keep his opponent in guard - Gump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nahrul is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump tries to pass to full mount but Nahrul defends it.

Gump is working for a submission of some sort.
Nahrul seems to have got his legs back now.
Gump tries to pass to full mount but Nahrul defends it.
Gump thows a huge punch but Nahrul dodges it nicely.
Gump moves nicely into side control.

Gump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahrul, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nahrul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nahrul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gump tries to move to mount but Nahrul blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gump tries for a kimura but Nahrul is defending well.
Kzarik Nahrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gump goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nahrul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gump but great work by Nahrul.
Gump tries to bench press Nahrul off him but Nahrul keeps the position.
Gump prevents Nahrul from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gump keeps working.

Nahrul swings around for an armbar but Gump sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nahrul's guard.
Nahrul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forest Gump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gump has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Gump!
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