PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nannie Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Putin
vs
Doss

179 cm
33
182 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

188 cm
31
184 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nannie Doss!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doss looks to clinch

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Putin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Putin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doss to regain full guard.
Putin throws a big elbow that misses.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Doss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putin is controlling him.
Putin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putin throwing strikes from guard but Doss blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Putin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putin won't allow Doss to get back to his feet.
Putin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doss wants to stand and escape but Putin is having none of it.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Putin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Putin throws a strike but Doss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Doss throws a strike but Putin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putin connects with a couple of short punches.
Doss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin throws a strike but Doss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Doss stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Putin has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Doss manages to get his head free but now Putin has transitioned to an armbar! Doss grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Putin! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Putin!