PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nackershort might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to call to prayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nackershort
vs
Ernst

181 cm
30
195 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

186 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ive Nackershort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Ernst!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nackershort throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ernst tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nackershort is in Ernst's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nackershort not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nackershort seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ernst for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Ive Nackershort wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ernst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nackershort.

Nackershort darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort uses his free foot to push down on Ernst's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ernst.
Nackershort controlling from the full mount.
Nackershort has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ernst wants to control his opponent's hands but Nackershort gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Ive Nackershort wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ernst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nackershort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Nackershort.
Nackershort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ernst.
Nice takedown defense from Ernst. No joy for Nackershort on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nackershort.
Nackershort shoots in for a double leg but Ernst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Nackershort. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ernst tries to avoid it but Nackershort manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ernst to the ground. Ernst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ernst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nackershort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nackershort throws a low kick, looking for Ernst's leg but Ernst calmly moves out of range.
Nackershort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ernst swivels and escapes.
Nackershort has his takedown stuffed
and Ernst counters with a left to the body.
Ernst is looking to clinch but Nackershort is avoiding it.
Ernst tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nackershort counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ernst!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Ive Nackershort wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nackershort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ive Nackershort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nackershort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort swats away the attempt to clinch by Ernst.
A low kick from Nackershort is predictable there
and Ernst counters with a left to the body.
Ernst is looking to clinch but Nackershort is avoiding it.
Nackershort wants to slow Ernst down by chopping away at his legs.
Nackershort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ernst defends it nicely.
Nackershort closes the distance and clinches up with Ernst, looking for a takedown. Nackershort pushes Ernst against the cage but Ernst circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ernst tries to clinch but Nackershort moves out of range.
Ernst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Nackershort finds it's way through Ernst's defenses.
Nackershort misses with a body kick.
Nackershort fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ernst has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nackershort has a takedown stuffed.
Ernst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ernst wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ernst.
Ernst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nackershort.
Ernst wants to clinch
and Nackershort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ernst thinking.
Nackershort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ernst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nackershort.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Nackershort. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ernst wants it to stay on the feet.
Ernst wants to clinch up but Nackershort keeps it at a distance.
Ernst tries to clinch up but Nackershort circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nackershort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ernst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nackershort scores with a sloppy right hand. Ernst should have avoided that one.
Nackershort keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort throws a one two combo.
Ive Nackershort is winning the standup battle so far.
Ernst is looking to clinch.
Ernst darts in trying to clinch
and Nackershort counters with a series of strikes. Ernst will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ernst moves to clinch but Nackershort breaks away
and Nackershort counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst is looking to clinch.
Nackershort lands a jab to the head.
Nackershort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ernst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Nackershort.
Paul Ernst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nackershort misses with a takedown attempt - Ernst sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ive Nackershort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nackershort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ive Nackershort!