PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raouf Nerlsheitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Gangsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Gangsta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nerlsheitan
vs
Gangsta

192 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raouf Nerlsheitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Gangsta!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerlsheitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nerlsheitan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gangsta counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Nerlsheitan rushes Gangsta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nerlsheitan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Nerlsheitan wants the takedown. Gangsta is fighting it off but Nerlsheitan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gangsta's guard against the cage.
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!
Nerlsheitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gangsta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerlsheitan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gangsta is proving hard to escape from.
Gangsta working a defensive guard here.
Nerlsheitan wants to control from the top but Gangsta keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gangsta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nerlsheitan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nerlsheitan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nerlsheitan looking to sit in guard and control but Gangsta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gangsta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nerlsheitan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gangsta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nerlsheitan is trying to control the position but Gangsta postures up.

Gangsta gets to his feet. Nerlsheitan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nerlsheitan.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gangsta lands a left and a right that send Nerlsheitan crashing to the mat, dazed. Gangsta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Raouf Nerlsheitan has been cut.
Gangsta throws a sloppy head kick and Nerlsheitan moves out of range easily.

Gangsta has closed the distance and engaged Nerlsheitan in a clinch.
Nerlsheitan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gangsta after a bit of a struggle.
Nerlsheitan is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerlsheitan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gangsta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nerlsheitan trying to land knees to the body.
Gangsta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nerlsheitan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gangsta manages to break the clinch.
Nerlsheitan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gangsta counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raouf Nerlsheitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerlsheitan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gangsta drags the fight down to the ground.

Gangsta wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nerlsheitan defends it nicely.
Nerlsheitan tries to clinch but Gangsta moves away
and Gangsta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nerlsheitan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nerlsheitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gangsta.
Gangsta lands a head kick. Nerlsheitan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!

Nerlsheitan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gangsta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nerlsheitan lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Gangsta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raouf Nerlsheitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nerlsheitan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nerlsheitan tries to move to full mount but Gangsta actually manages to regain half guard.
Nerlsheitan prevents Gangsta from standing back up.

Nerlsheitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gangsta kicks off Nerlsheitan and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nerlsheitan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Gangsta.

Nerlsheitan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nerlsheitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gangsta.
Gangsta leaves Nerlsheitan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gangsta connects with the punch.
Nerlsheitan fails with the takedown
and Gangsta counters with a three punch combo that has Nerlsheitan backing up. Nerlsheitan nods at Gangsta to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nerlsheitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gangsta.

Nerlsheitan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gangsta is trying to defend but Nerlsheitan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gangsta kicks off Nerlsheitan and gets to his feet.
Gangsta tries to clinch there but Nerlsheitan circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerlsheitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gangsta.
Gangsta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nerlsheitan is fending him off so far but Gangsta persists. Nope, Nerlsheitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nerlsheitan tries to clinch but Gangsta moves out of range.
Nerlsheitan tries to clinch up.
Gangsta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gangsta looks to land a combination but Nerlsheitan avoids it well.
Nerlsheitan tries for a takedown but Gangsta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raouf Nerlsheitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gangsta misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Gangsta. No joy for Nerlsheitan on that attempt.
Nerlsheitan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gangsta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eric Gangsta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gangsta lands a head kick!
Nerlsheitan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gangsta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nerlsheitan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gangsta lands an elbow inside that Nerlsheitan shrugs off.

Gangsta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Gangsta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raouf Nerlsheitan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nerlsheitan closes the distance and clinches.
Nerlsheitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nerlsheitan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nerlsheitan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gangsta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nerlsheitan jumps guard but Gangsta stands there with Nerlsheitan around his waist. Nerlsheitan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nerlsheitan goes for a takedown attempt but Gangsta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raouf Nerlsheitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gangsta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nerlsheitan quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangsta is keen to just control but Nerlsheitan is a slippery customer.
Gangsta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nerlsheitan defending well though.
Nerlsheitan is not content to let Gangsta control the position.
Nerlsheitan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerlsheitan wants to get back to full guard but Gangsta has mounted him!
Nerlsheitan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gangsta on the ground.
Nerlsheitan wants to control but Gangsta is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nerlsheitan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gangsta landing punches.
Gangsta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gangsta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nerlsheitan's face.
Gangsta with a couple of short strikes.
Nerlsheitan tries to hold on but Gangsta postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nerlsheitan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gangsta controlling his opponent.
Nerlsheitan wants to hold on but Gangsta pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerlsheitan taking shots to the head.
Gangsta working the ground and pound effectively.
Gangsta avoids the attempt from Nerlsheitan to control.
A nice elbow there by Gangsta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nerlsheitan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Raouf Nerlsheitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Gangsta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nerlsheitan has left one of his arms exposed and Gangsta doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nerlsheitan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Gangsta!