PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asahi Nozara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nozara's entrance music is Shing02 - Japonica. A fine choice. Adam Stanislav is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nozara
vs
Stanislav

205 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
28
240 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asahi Nozara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nozara cracks Stanislav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stanislav throws a right hand that Nozara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nozara also avoids with ease.
Nozara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanislav.
Stanislav goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Nozara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanislav to the ground. Nozara is now in Stanislav's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stanislav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozara postures up and lands a big shot to Stanislav's brow.
Stanislav pulls Nozara in to control the position.
Nozara scoring with some ground and pound.
Nozara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nozara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nozara postures up in Stanislav's guard and throws a big left but Stanislav blocks it.
Stanislav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stanislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nozara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozara is trying to keep Stanislav in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav is pushing down on Nozara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nozara is fighting to maintain full guard but Stanislav has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nozara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozara moves into full guard.
Nozara lands some strikes from the bottom.
Nozara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanislav is one step ahead there.
Stanislav prevents Nozara from getting back to his feet.

Stanislav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nozara is looking to stand up but Stanislav isn't so interested in that idea.
Nozara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanislav on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stanislav pushing down on Nozara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nozara missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stanislav wants to control but Nozara is keeping him busy.
Stanislav prevents Nozara from improving his position.
Nozara tries to kick Stanislav off but Stanislav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Stanislav is working for a kimura but Nozara is defending it quite comfortably.
Nozara is trying to stand back up but Stanislav is controlling him
Stanislav prevents Nozara from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav seems to be looking for submissions.

Stanislav is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stanislav is thwarting Nozara's attempts to control the position.
Stanislav works his way into full mount!
Nozara trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Stanislav.
Nozara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nozara tries to get out of the position.
Nozara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Nozara is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanislav has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozara defends well.

Stanislav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozara lands a couple of digs.
Stanislav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nozara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nozara distracts Stanislav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stanislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Stanislav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozara defends well.
Nozara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Stanislav will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nozara looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanislav is just out of range.
Nozara throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanislav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanislav connects with a high kick.
Nozara misses with a straight right.
Stanislav steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nozara.
Stanislav scores with a sloppy right hand. Nozara should have avoided that one.
Stanislav lands a glancing blow to the side of Nozara's head.
Stanislav shoots in for a takedown but Nozara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanislav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Stanislav does no damage.
Nozara with a nice cross.
Adam Stanislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nozara fails with the takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stanislav. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nozara cracks Stanislav with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanislav throws a sloppy head kick and Nozara moves out of range easily.
Nozara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanislav checks it well.
Stanislav tries to bum rush Nozara with a series of wild strikes but Nozara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Stanislav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanislav misses with the combination.
Nozara closes the distance and clinches up with Stanislav, looking for a takedown. Nozara pushes Stanislav against the ropes but Stanislav circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Nozara backs off Stanislav throws a huge counter combo but Nozara manages to avoid it all.
Nozara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asahi Nozara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nozara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Stanislav was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanislav misses with a two punch combination.
Stanislav lands a two punch combo.
Nozara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Stanislav.
Adam Stanislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nozara fails with the takedown
and Stanislav counters with a nice uppercut.
Nozara throws a series of punches but Stanislav moves out of range.
Stanislav is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nozara shoots for a takedown but Stanislav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stanislav fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanislav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Stanislav moves into the clinch successfully.
Nozara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Stanislav.
Stanislav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nozara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stanislav fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stanislav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nozara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanislav.
Stanislav throws a right hand that Nozara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nozara also avoids with ease.
Nozara throws a right and a left that Stanislav avoids nicely.
Nozara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanislav throws a head kick that Nozara semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nozara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanislav is fending him off so far but Nozara persists. Nope, Stanislav circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nozara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanislav has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Stanislav shoots in and bounces Nozara off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nozara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stanislav's guard.

Nozara pushing down on Stanislav's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Nozara.
Stanislav is trying to control but can't.
Nozara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nozara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nozara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav is trying to maintain the position but Nozara is very close to passing his half guard.
Stanislav moves into full guard.

Stanislav looking for a triangle here. Nozara is fighting it but it looks tight! Stanislav pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nozara is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Stanislav!
Adam Stanislav is the new heavyweight champion!
Asahi Nozara was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll comeback stronger than ever. '.