PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Scaum (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scaum
vs
Nahasapimapetilan Jr

180 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Scaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to clinch up but Scaum keeps it at a distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr tenderised Scaum's leg. Scaum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a head kick.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaum tries to clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Scaum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scaum takes a step back to recover.
Scaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fending him off so far but Scaum persists. Nope, Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scaum tries to clinch there but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Scaum throws a push kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scaum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Scaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaum closes the distance and clinches up with Nahasapimapetilan Jr, looking for a takedown. Scaum pushes Nahasapimapetilan Jr against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Scaum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scaum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scaum won't allow Nahasapimapetilan Jr to sweep him here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping full guard, as Scaum tries to pass.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scaum is controlling him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep here but Scaum controlling him for the moment.
Scaum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dave Scaum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scaum shoots in for a double leg but Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Scaum's front leg but catches the back leg as Scaum tries to avoid it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scaum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scaum avoids the body shot from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scaum dives in and grabs Nahasapimapetilan Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes down on Scaum's head and hops out.
Scaum shoots in and drives through. Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaum tries to clinch but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is having none of it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scaum closes the distance and clinches up with Nahasapimapetilan Jr, looking for a takedown. Scaum pushes Nahasapimapetilan Jr against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a combination that misses

and Scaum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nahasapimapetilan Jr's guard now.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scaum shoots in for a double leg but Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nahasapimapetilan Jr but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Scaum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Scaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scaum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaum throws a sloppy head kick
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Scaum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dave Scaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scaum to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scaum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nahasapimapetilan Jr's guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control but Scaum postures up.
Scaum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nahasapimapetilan Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scaum wants to stand up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scaum wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scaum puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Scaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dave Scaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Scaum has passed into half guard!
Scaum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scaum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaum looking to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaum is landing with some decent strikes but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Scaum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Scaum shoots in but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scaum misses with a double jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Scaum forces Nahasapimapetilan Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr presses Scaum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scaum working hard to break the clinch.
Scaum blocks an uppercut.

Scaum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to avoid it but Scaum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nahasapimapetilan Jr to the ground. Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Scaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well. Nahasapimapetilan Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scaum gets slowly back to his feet.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nahasapimapetilan Jr - that landed with a thud.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scaum managing to block the knees to the body from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

Scaum decides to pull guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushing down on Scaum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Scaum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to mount his opponent but Scaum defends it.
Scaum is looking to control Nahasapimapetilan Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scaum avoid being mounted?
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the action but Scaum is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scaum defends it well.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is pressing down on Scaum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaum is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Scaum is staying active underneath Nahasapimapetilan Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to land a strike but Scaum avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Scaum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaum can't keep his opponent in guard - Nahasapimapetilan Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks the strikes from Scaum.

Scaum is defending against the submission attempts here by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking for a kimura but Scaum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nahasapimapetilan Jr to get the leverage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocks the strikes from Scaum.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controlling the action here.
Scaum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nahasapimapetilan Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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