PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nimjal Configuracion (ranked 3193 p4p, 3584 weight class) and Tim Ablitt (ranked 173 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Configuracion
vs
Ablitt

183 cm
26
139
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
139
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Fantasy Threads

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nimjal Configuracion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Ablitt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Configuracion forces Ablitt back against the cage and clinches.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt has Configuracion pressed against the cage.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Configuracion backwards.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt gets through Configuracion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Tim Ablitt has been cut.
Ablitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ablitt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ablitt misses with the head strike.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt lands a right hand.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ablitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Ablitt is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Configuracion has denied him.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion blocks an uppercut.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ablitt.
Ablitt working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ablitt tries a body shot but Configuracion blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nimjal Configuracion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Configuracion moves out of range of the strikes.

Configuracion rushes Ablitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ablitt.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablitt can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A nice left hand lands by Ablitt.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Ablitt 's eye.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Nimjal Configuracion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt pushes Configuracion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt is looking to control Configuracion's arms but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ablitt has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Tim Ablitt's cut even more.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Tim Ablitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nimjal Configuracion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's time! Configuracion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Configuracion clinches.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ablitt.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ablitt can't find room to land a body shot as Configuracion controls the action.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion letting Ablitt take a breather here.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.

Ablitt is rocked!

Tim Ablitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns Ablitt into the cage.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Configuracion's elbow.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
A hook to the body from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A short right from Ablitt.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Tim Ablitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nimjal Configuracion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Configuracion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!

Nimjal Configuracion wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nimjal Configuracion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.