PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nadir
vs
Kothciushco

188 cm
36
240 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

200 cm
33
250 lbs
17 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Max Octane Fight Wear

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 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kothciushco is just out of range.
Nadir throws a sloppy head kick and Kothciushco moves out of range easily.
Kothciushco looks to land a combination. Nadir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nadir.
Kothciushco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Nadir.
Kothciushco moves out of range of the body kick.
Nadir takes one on the button.
Nadir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nadir takes a swing at Kothciushco's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kothciushco as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Kothciushco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kothciushco throws a one two combo.

It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Nadir moves away and avoids it.
Kothciushco feints and then cracks Nadir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadir down.
Nadir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fokai Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nadir throws a hook but Kothciushco blocks it.
Kothciushco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kothciushco looks to land a left hand but Nadir moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir misses with a head kick.
Nadir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kothciushco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kothciushco cracks Nadir with an open hand slap.
Nadir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kothciushco defends it nicely.
Kothciushco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kothciushco fails to land the takedown.
Nadir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir throws a jab when Kothciushco was well out of range.
Kothciushco tries a quick counter leg kick but Nadir is wise to it.
Kothciushco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kothciushco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nadir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kothciushco connects with a nice looking jab.
Nadir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head.
Kothciushco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nadir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Kothciushco moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kothciushco is just out of range.
Nadir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kothciushco.
Nice takedown defense from Nadir. No joy for Kothciushco on that attempt.
As Kothciushco looks to move away, Nadir throws a big counter combo but Kothciushco just gets out of the way.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kothciushco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir shoots in and drives through. Kothciushco sprawls well.

Nadir has managed to clinch.
Kothciushco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kothciushco.
Kothciushco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kothciushco is defending well for now.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Kothciushco managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir stalling.
Nadir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadir wants a takedown.
Nadir scores with a knee to the head.
Nadir tries to score a body lock takedown but Kothciushco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kothciushco misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco throws a head punch that misses.
Nadir presses Kothciushco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kothciushco looks winded!
Kothciushco stalling in the clinch but Nadir improves position.
Nadir is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kothciushco's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
Kothciushco gets underhooks to prevent Nadir's takedown attempt.

Nadir has picked Kothciushco up - he's going for a ride! Nadir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kothciushco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nadir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Nadir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadir is nestled in close to Kothciushco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kothciushco is trying to maintain the position but Nadir is very close to passing his half guard.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kothciushco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir prevents Kothciushco from improving his position.
Nadir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir thows a huge punch but Kothciushco dodges it nicely.
Nadir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nadir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kothciushco!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kothciushco gets tackled into the cage by Nadir. Nadir maintains the clinch.
Kothciushco letting Nadir take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir lands a body shot.
Nadir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kothciushco can do to turn this around?
Kothciushco avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kothciushco misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kothciushco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nadir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir lands with a light punch inside.
Nadir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kothciushco backwards.
Kothciushco avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kothciushco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kothciushco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kothciushco backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco working aggressively here.
Nadir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kothciushco is rocked!
Nadir working aggressively here.
Kothciushco is still on wobbly legs! Can Nadir finish him?
Nadir lands a big knee to the head and Kothciushco goes down! Nadir pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
A very excited looking Abed Nadir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.