PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr has chosen Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Adebisi
vs
Nahasapimapetilan Jr

190 cm
28
195 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr darts in and clinches Adebisi up against the cage.
Adebisi tries to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Adebisi controls his hands.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Adebisi.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with an overhand left.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.
Adebisi tries to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Adebisi gets an underhook and turns Nahasapimapetilan Jr into the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Adebisi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nahasapimapetilan Jr smiles and moves away.
Adebisi tries to move into range but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoiding damage.

Adebisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adebisi tries to clinch up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebisi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adebisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Adebisi misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr catches Adebisi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adebisi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to land a combination but Adebisi avoids it well.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Adebisi's head.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a double jab

and Adebisi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Adebisi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep here but Adebisi controlling him for the moment.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adebisi defends it easily.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebisi won't allow Nahasapimapetilan Jr to sweep him here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adebisi manages to get himself to full guard.
Adebisi is looking to stand up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Adebisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adebisi, up you get!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adebisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a double jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Adebisi seems unphased.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to keep at a distance but Adebisi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi can't get the takedown.
Adebisi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to throw a body punch but Adebisi avoids it by throwing Nahasapimapetilan Jr back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily.
Adebisi tries to clinch up.
Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adebisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Adebisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range as Adebisi strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nahasapimapetilan Jr, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a straight right. Adebisi didn't see that one coming.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adebisi's head backwards.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a slapping body shot.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes the fight into the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.
Adebisi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position but instead, Adebisi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nahasapimapetilan Jr into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nahasapimapetilan Jr to work.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adebisi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Adebisi with a poor takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Adebisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adebisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adebisi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adebisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nahasapimapetilan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adebisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Adebisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adebisi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch.
Adebisi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That's going to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adebisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands but Adebisi takes it in his stride.
Adebisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Adebisi in the body.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stalling.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr prevents Adebisi from breaking the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi dodges the punch combination from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.

Adebisi clinches up with Nahasapimapetilan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adebisi wants to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has control.
Adebisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Adebisi breaks the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr cracks Adebisi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and pushes Adebisi back into the cage.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nahasapimapetilan Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr leaves Adebisi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi misses with a looping left.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Adebisi.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thuds his right hand into Adebisi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints a jab promting Adebisi to slip. Nahasapimapetilan Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adebisi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Adebisi shrugs it off though.
Adebisi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adebisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adebisi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adebisi needs to keep his hands up - Nahasapimapetilan Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Adebisi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adebisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fending him off so far but Adebisi persists. Nope, Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thows a body kick. Adebisi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nahasapimapetilan Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!