PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 3013 p4p, 44 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 3601 p4p, 142 weight class). Joshua comes into the arena with Problem Child blaring out of the sound system. Nazari has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. Abioye Nazari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Joshua
vs
Nazari

193 cm
30
255 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

204 cm
36
298 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazari tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Nazari gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazari being controlled against the cage.
Nazari has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Nazari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua thumps Nazari with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari scores with a push kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Nazari down.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Nazari throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Nazari .
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Joshua clinches up with Nazari and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua avoiding damage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joshua stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Nazari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazari moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua cracks Nazari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari drops his hands momentarily and Joshua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nazari just on the top of the head. Nazari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nazari - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Joshua!
After the big win, Mr Joshua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.